Cl0p Ransomware Hits Orchid Orthopedic Solutions Stealing 2TB Data
Incident Date:
September 14, 2024
Overview
Title
Cl0p Ransomware Hits Orchid Orthopedic Solutions Stealing 2TB Data
Victim
Orchid Orthopedic Solutions
Attacker
Clop
Location
First Reported
September 14, 2024
Ransomware Attack on Orchid Orthopedic Solutions by Cl0p
Orchid Orthopedic Solutions, a leading player in the orthopedic medical device industry, has been targeted by the notorious Cl0p ransomware group. The cybercriminals claim to have exfiltrated 2 TB of sensitive data from the company's systems and have threatened to publish the stolen data within three days if their demands are not met.
About Orchid Orthopedic Solutions
Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Mason, Michigan, Orchid Orthopedic Solutions specializes in the design, manufacturing, and supply of orthopedic implants and instruments. The company operates 11 manufacturing facilities worldwide, including locations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and China. With approximately 2,000 employees, Orchid generates over $350 million in annual revenue. The company is known for its innovative manufacturing techniques, such as air and vacuum investment casting, 3D wax printing, and robotic shelling systems, which enable the production of high-quality orthopedic components.
Attack Overview
The Cl0p ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the attack on Orchid Orthopedic Solutions via their dark web leak site. The attackers have issued a stark warning, threatening to publish the stolen data if their demands are not met. The headquarters of Orchid Orthopedic Solutions is located at 1489 Cedar St, Holt, Michigan, 48842, United States.
About Cl0p Ransomware Group
Cl0p is a highly sophisticated and financially motivated cybercriminal group that has been active since early 2019. Associated with the larger TA505 threat group, Cl0p operates as a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) model. The group typically targets large enterprises in various sectors, including healthcare, manufacturing, and financial services. Cl0p employs advanced techniques like digital signatures to evade security controls and has been observed using tools like Cobalt Strike, web shells, and remote access trojans. In late 2020, Cl0p began operating a data leak site on the Tor network to publicly release stolen data from victims who do not pay the ransom.
Potential Vulnerabilities
Orchid Orthopedic Solutions' extensive global operations and reliance on advanced manufacturing technologies may have made it an attractive target for Cl0p. The ransomware group is known for exploiting known vulnerabilities, such as those in Accellion FTA and "ZeroLogon," to gain initial access to victim networks. The company's commitment to innovation and automation, while beneficial for production efficiency, may also introduce potential security gaps that threat actors can exploit.
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