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World leading silver producer Fresnillo discloses cyberattack

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July 31, 2024 at 12:34PM Fresnillo PLC, a leading silver and gold producer, reported unauthorized access to its IT systems during a recent cyberattack. The mining giant immediately initiated response measures and confirmed that its operations were unaffected. It is coordinating with IT experts and external specialists to investigate the incident, stating that it takes … Read more

Ransomware Gang Leaks Data From Australian Mining Company

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June 5, 2024 at 05:06AM Northern Minerals, an Australian rare-earth metals producer, fell victim to a data breach by the BianLian ransomware gang. Exfiltrated data, including operational, financial, and personal information, was released on the dark web. Despite the breach, the company’s operations and systems were not materially impacted. The incident coincided with political developments, … Read more