Security News > 2021 > October > Sandhills online machinery markets shut down by ransomware attack
Industry publication giant Sandhills Global has suffered a ransomware attack, causing hosted websites to become inaccessible and disrupting their business operations.
Sandhills publishes various printed and hosted trade publications containing industry news and a marketplace for dealers to sell related new and used machinery.
Numerous sources have told BleepingComputer that a Conti ransomware attack is behind these outages.
This attack reportedly took place in the early morning hours of Thursday, causing the company to shut down all of its IT systems to prevent the attack's spread. Some of the well-known publications operated by Sandhills that are no longer accessible include Truck Paper, TractorHouse, AuctionTime, Machinery Trader, ForestryTrader, HiBid, RentalYard, Motorsports Universe, CraneTrader, MarketBook, RV Universe, Oil Field Trader, Aircraft, LiveStockMarket, Controller, and Aircraft.com.
It is unknown how much the Conti is demanding from Sandhills and whether they stole data during the attack.
BleepingComputer has contacted Sandhills with questions about the attack but has not received a response at this time.
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