Process Solutions Integration, L.L.C.: A Victim of Cyber Extortion
Incident Date:
April 9, 2024
Overview
Title
Process Solutions Integration, L.L.C.: A Victim of Cyber Extortion
Victim
Process Solutions Engenering
Attacker
Blackbasta
Location
First Reported
April 9, 2024
Ransomware Attack on Process Solutions Integration, L.L.C.
Victim Profile
Specializing in 3D engineering and design services for installations, equipment, and industrial processes, Process Solutions Integration, L.L.C. offers support in technical, commercial, and operations departments, focusing on turnkey installations for handling solid ingredients. The company has 20 employees and a revenue ranging between $5.0M and $25M, with the most recent figure being $6.4 Million.
Industry Standing
Standing out in the manufacturing sector for its expertise in providing 3D designs, renders, presentations, and technical documents, Process Solutions Integration, L.L.C. prioritizes confidentiality, quality, and speed in their services, making them a trusted partner for various industrial processes.
Vulnerabilities
Targeted by the ransomware group Black Basta, known for its sophisticated tactics and double extortion strategy, Process Solutions Integration, L.L.C. fell victim to an attack. The group encrypts critical data and threatens to publish sensitive information on its public leak site if the ransom is not paid. Black Basta primarily targets large organizations in the construction and manufacturing industries, making Process Solutions Integration, L.L.C. a target due to its involvement in industrial processes and handling of confidential information.
Details of the Attack
Black Basta utilized ransomware as their attack technique. Although no specific ransom demand was made, 1 TB of various sensitive data, including project data, CAD files, corporate data, and users' personal data, was exfiltrated. A sample of this leaked data was made available. The ransom deadline was set for April 16, 2024, rendering the risk factor as critical.
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