PDQ Airspares Limited Breach by BlackBasta Group
Incident Date:
April 1, 2024
Overview
Title
PDQ Airspares Limited Breach by BlackBasta Group
Victim
PDQ Airspares Limited
Attacker
Blackbasta
Location
First Reported
April 1, 2024
BlackBasta Ransomware Attacks PDQ Airspares Limited
Company Overview
The BlackBasta ransomware group has claimed responsibility for an attack on PDQ Airspares Limited, a company operating in the manufacturing sector. PDQ Airspares Limited is known for its supply chain solutions that simplify complexities, create efficiencies, and save costs with optimized processes. The company specializes in eliminating excess inventory and optimizing supply chain operations. They offer pre-packaged and pre-labeled kits to simplify and accelerate operations, and their programs and initiatives help customers turn surplus stock into cash. .
Attack Analysis
The company's focus on tailoring programs to meet individual customer demands suggests a potential emphasis on customization and flexibility that could have exposed them to targeted attacks. The BlackBasta ransomware group has been active in recent months, with reported attacks on Birchall Foodservice and Aero Dynamic Machining. These incidents underscore the growing threat of ransomware to businesses across various sectors.
Sources
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