Ransomware Group Hunters International Strikes Caxton & CTP Publishers & Printers Ltd
Incident Date:
April 13, 2024
Overview
Title
Ransomware Group Hunters International Strikes Caxton & CTP Publishers & Printers Ltd
Victim
Caxton & CTP Publishers & Printers Ltd
Attacker
Hunters International
Location
First Reported
April 13, 2024
Ransomware Attack on Caxton & CTP Publishers & Printers Ltd
Victim Profile
Caxton & CTP Publishers & Printers Ltd is a South African media company headquartered in Johannesburg. The company operates in the publishing, printing, distribution, packaging, and stationery sectors. With 4,275 employees, Caxton & CTP is a public company with the ticker symbol CAT. The company's founder is Terrence Moolman.
Company Size and Industry Standing
The company's primary industry is Publishing, and it stands out in the media sector for its diverse operations in publishing, printing, and distribution. The company's Integrated Annual Report for 2023 provides detailed financial information, showcasing its total assets, net asset value per share, and financial performance over the years.
Vulnerabilities and Targeting by Threat Actors
Threat actors like the ransomware group Hunters International have targeted the company, aiming to steal data for malicious purposes. Specifically, they've managed to get their hands on a hefty stash: 576.2 gigabytes, amounting to nearly 280,000 files containing personal and financial information belonging to the company. The company's online assets, including its website, could potentially be exploited by cybercriminals as a gateway to launch attacks, given vulnerabilities they might find. Given its line of work in the media and internet sector, Caxton & CTP Publishers & Printers Ltd might find themselves particularly susceptible to falling victim to ransomware attacks.
Sources:
Pitchbook - Caxton & CTP Publishers & Printers Ltd
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