everest attacks Metek plc
Incident Date:
June 14, 2022
Overview
Title
everest attacks Metek plc
Victim
Metek plc
Attacker
Everest
Location
First Reported
June 14, 2022
Metek Plc Suffers Ransomware Attack by Everest Group
Company Overview
Metek Plc, a prominent UK-based construction company, is recognized for its specialization in light steel framing. The company leverages a proven Building Information Modeling (BIM) process, offering a versatile light steel framing system suitable for a wide range of construction projects. Metek Plc has established a significant footprint in the construction industry, undertaking projects in various sectors such as residential, commercial, health, education, student accommodation, and leisure.
Vulnerabilities and Targeting
The exact vulnerabilities that facilitated the ransomware attack on Metek Plc by the Everest Group remain unspecified. Nonetheless, it is widely acknowledged that ransomware attacks typically exploit software vulnerabilities, outdated systems, or human errors to infiltrate networks.
Impact and Response
As of now, Metek Plc has not publicly acknowledged the ransomware attack. Consequently, details regarding the extent of the damage and the company's response strategy remain undisclosed.
The incident underscores the persistent cyber threat landscape within the construction sector. It serves as a critical reminder for companies to enhance their cybersecurity measures and remain vigilant against potential threats.
Sources
- Metek Plc Website: https://www.metek.co.uk/
- Daily Dark Web: https://twitter.com/DailyDarkWeb/status/1537038639116558342
- Ransomfeed: https://ransomfeed.it/?date=2022
Recent Ransomware Attacks
The Recent Ransomware Attacks (RRA) site acts as a watchtower, providing you with near real-time ransomware tracking of attacks, groups and their victims. Given threat actors’ overarching, lucrative success so far, ransomware attacks have become the most ubiquitous, and financially and informationally impactful cyber threat to businesses and organizations today.
The site’s data is generated based on hosting choices of real-world threat actors, and a handful of other trackers. While sanitization efforts have been taken, we cannot guarantee 100% accuracy of the data. Attack updates will be made as source data is reported by reputable sources. By viewing, accessing, or using RRA you acknowledge you are doing so at your own risk.