Eagle Materials Hit by Play Ransomware, Exposing Sensitive Data
Incident Date:
June 12, 2024
Overview
Title
Eagle Materials Hit by Play Ransomware, Exposing Sensitive Data
Victim
Eagle Materials
Attacker
Play
Location
First Reported
June 12, 2024
Ransomware Attack on Eagle Materials by Play Group
Overview of Eagle Materials
Eagle Materials Inc. is a prominent American company specializing in the production and distribution of building materials. With a reported revenue of $1.62 billion and a workforce of approximately 2,400 employees in fiscal year 2024, the company operates in several key segments, including cement, concrete and aggregates, gypsum wallboard, and recycled paperboard. Eagle Materials is known for its strategic acquisitions and extensive operations across multiple states, making it a significant player in the construction industry.
Details of the Ransomware Attack
The ransomware group Play has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Eagle Materials. The attack, disclosed via Play's dark web leak site, compromised private and personal confidential data, client documents, budget, payroll, accounting, contracts, taxes, IDs, and financial information. This breach highlights the vulnerabilities that even well-established companies face in the evolving cyber threat landscape.
About the Play Ransomware Group
Play ransomware, operated by Ransom House, is a significant actor in the cybercrime landscape, known for targeting Linux systems. Initially linked to the Babuk code, Play ransomware has evolved to deploy cryptographic lockers. The group is known for its sophisticated tactics, including the use of Sosemanuk for encryption and a unique verbose ransom note. Play ransomware actors often utilize various hack tools and utilities, such as AnyDesk and NetCat, to achieve initial access and execute their attacks.
Potential Vulnerabilities and Penetration Methods
Given Eagle Materials' extensive operations and reliance on digital systems for managing its diverse business segments, the company is a lucrative target for ransomware groups like Play. The attack could have penetrated the company's systems through various means, including phishing emails, exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities, or leveraging compromised credentials.
Sources
- GlobalData - Eagle Materials Inc. Company Profile
- Dun & Bradstreet - Eagle Materials Inc. Company Profile
- Eagle Materials Investor Relations
- Fidelity - Eagle Materials Inc. Profile
- Yahoo Finance - Eagle Materials Inc. Profile
- SentinelOne - Hypervisor Ransomware
- Sophos News - Ransomware Gangs and the Media
- TechTarget - Ransomware Definition
- UK Parliament - Ransomware Report
- Check Point - Ransomware Prevention
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