November 9, 2023 at 07:36AM
Japanese electronics manufacturer Japan Aviation Electronics Industry has been recovering from a cyberattack caused by the Alphv/BlackCat ransomware group. The incident occurred on November 2, with unauthorized access to some of the company’s servers. Though there have been delays in email communication, no data leakage has been confirmed. The ransomware gang claims to have stolen approximately 150,000 documents, including blueprints and confidential messages. The Alphv/BlackCat group is known for exfiltrating data for extortion and engaging in various tactics to harass victims.
Meeting Takeaways:
1. Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, a Japanese electronics manufacturer, experienced a cyberattack on November 2. The Alphv/BlackCat ransomware group has claimed responsibility.
2. The attack involved unauthorized access to some of the company’s servers. As a result, certain systems were immediately suspended.
3. Japan Aviation Electronics is currently assessing the impact of the attack and working on restoring operations.
4. The incident caused delays in email communication, but no information leakage has been confirmed thus far.
5. The Alphv/BlackCat ransomware gang claims to have stolen approximately 150,000 documents from Japan Aviation Electronics, including blueprints, contracts, confidential messages, and reports.
6. Alphv/BlackCat is a ransomware group that operates under the ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) business model. It is likely affiliated with the Darkside/Blackmatter ransomware gang.
7. The group is known for exfiltrating victim data for extortion purposes, deploying file-encrypting ransomware, and using various extortion tactics such as DDoS attacks and harassing victims’ customers and employees.
8. Previously, the Alphv/BlackCat group claimed responsibility for cyberattacks on Reddit, Canadian software company Constellation Software, and Western Digital.