"Rheinmetall Listed on Ransomware Victim Blog"

Black Basta, a cybercrime group with ties to Russia, allegedly infiltrated the systems of the German automotive and weapons manufacturer Rheinmetall. The cybercriminals have added Rheinmetall, one of the world's leading weapons manufacturers, to a blog on the dark web that features victims. The post included several screenshots of allegedly stolen data, including what appears to be a blueprint for manufacturing equipment. Black Basta first appeared in 2022, impacting dozens of businesses within the first weeks of its emergence. According to the monitoring platform for the dark web, DarkFeed, Black Basta has hit 153 organizations since its discovery. Using double extortion, the gang coerces victims into paying a ransom. Cybercriminals who use this model often release stolen data in increments, anticipating that victims will succumb to internal and external pressure. This article continues to discuss Rheinmetall allegedly being breached by the Russia-linked cybercriminal cartel Black Basta.

Cybernews reports "Rheinmetall Listed on Ransomware Victim Blog"