Eurofleurs Elbers GmbH & Co. KG Targeted by MetaEncryptor Ransomware
Incident Date:
May 7, 2024
Overview
Title
Eurofleurs Elbers GmbH & Co. KG Targeted by MetaEncryptor Ransomware
Victim
Eurofleurs Elbers GmbH & Co. KG
Attacker
MetaEncryptor
Location
First Reported
May 7, 2024
Ransomware Attack on Eurofleurs Elbers GmbH & Co. KG by MetaEncryptor
Victim Overview
Eurofleurs Elbers GmbH & Co. KG, a German-based company specializing in bulbs and flower seeds, fell victim to a cybercrime attack by the ransomware group MetaEncryptor. The attack targeted their website resulting in the exfiltration of 83 GB of data.
Company Profile
As a prominent player in the floral industry, Eurofleurs offers a wide range of products, including 250 varieties of dahlias. Their specialization in bulbs and flower seeds sets them apart in the market, making them one of the last companies in France dedicated to this niche.
Vulnerabilities
As a well-established company with a significant presence in the floral market, Eurofleurs may have been targeted by threat actors due to the valuable data they possess, including customer information and business operations. The lack of specific details on the company's size and revenue in public sources could indicate a potential vulnerability in their cybersecurity defenses.
Ransomware Group MetaEncryptor
MetaEncryptor is a ransomware operation that launched in August 2022 and targeted various victims through July 2023. The group utilized a data leak site similar to the later LostTrust ransomware gang, indicating a potential rebranding. The similarities between MetaEncryptor and LostTrust suggest a strong connection between the two operations.
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