lockbit2 attacks draftex
Incident Date:
March 18, 2022
Overview
Title
lockbit2 attacks draftex
Victim
draftex
Attacker
Lockbit2
Location
First Reported
March 18, 2022
Draftex Automotive GmbH: A Pioneer in Car Body Sealing Solutions Targeted by Lockbit2 Ransomware
Draftex Automotive GmbH, a German company located in Grefrath, has recently fallen victim to the Lockbit2 ransomware group, as disclosed on their dark web leak site. This company is renowned for its innovative contributions to the automotive industry, particularly in the development and production of car body sealing elements. Draftex has revolutionized the sector with its unique concept of utilizing car body flanges and edges as attachment points for sealing elements, a practice that has been widely embraced globally.
Despite the wealth of information available on Draftex's official website about the company's history and its pioneering role in automotive innovation, details regarding the size of the company and the specific vulnerabilities that were exploited in the ransomware attack remain undisclosed.
The Lockbit2 ransomware group, notorious for its aggressive approach and global targeting of organizations leading to significant personal data breaches, has identified Draftex Automotive GmbH as its latest victim. This incident underscores the escalating trend of ransomware attacks across various sectors, emphasizing the critical importance of implementing comprehensive cybersecurity strategies to safeguard against such pervasive threats.
Sources
- Draftex Automotive GmbH. (n.d.). IT-Ausfall bei der Draftex Automotive GmbH, Grefrath. Retrieved April 10, 2024, from www.draftex.de
- Ransomwatch. (2024, April 10). Ransomware Posts - GitHub Pages. Retrieved April 10, 2024, from ransomwatch.com
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