Ransomware Attack Hits UK-Based Arville Textiles Ltd
Incident Date:
September 11, 2024
Overview
Title
Ransomware Attack Hits UK-Based Arville Textiles Ltd
Victim
Arville Textiles Ltd
Attacker
Meow
Location
First Reported
September 11, 2024
Ransomware Attack on Arville Textiles Ltd by Meow Ransomware Group
Arville Textiles Ltd, a prominent UK-based company specializing in technical textiles, has recently fallen victim to a ransomware attack orchestrated by the notorious Meow ransomware group. The attackers are demanding a ransom of $15,000 for the release of over 11 GB of highly sensitive data.
About Arville Textiles Ltd
Founded in 1950 and based in Wetherby, West Yorkshire, Arville Textiles Ltd is renowned for its expertise in designing, manufacturing, and finishing advanced fabrics. The company serves critical sectors such as aerospace, defense, pharmaceuticals, automotive, filtration, and the food industry. With an annual revenue of approximately £10.8 million and a workforce of around 56 employees, Arville stands out for its integrated approach to textile production, offering services from design to fabrication under one roof.
Attack Overview
The ransomware attack has compromised a significant amount of sensitive data, including employee information, client details, personal data such as birth dates and bank account numbers, scans of payment documents, commercial proposals, enterprise audit results, internal financial documents, agreements, certifications, and product inspection results. This data breach exposes Arville's operations and partnerships, making it a valuable asset for market analysts and industry professionals.
About Meow Ransomware Group
Meow Ransomware emerged in late 2022 and has been associated with the Conti v2 ransomware variant. The group is known for targeting industries with sensitive data, such as healthcare and medical research. They employ various infection methods, including phishing emails, exploit kits, Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) vulnerabilities, and malvertising. Once a system is compromised, the ransomware encrypts files using a combination of the ChaCha20 and RSA-4096 algorithms.
Penetration and Impact
Meow Ransomware likely penetrated Arville's systems through one of their common infection methods. The attack underscores the vulnerabilities that even well-established companies face in the digital age. The compromised data not only threatens the privacy of individuals but also poses significant risks to Arville's business operations and reputation.
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