Security News > 2023 > May > Arms maker Rheinmetall confirms BlackBasta ransomware attack
German automotive and arms manufacturer Rheinmetall AG confirms that it suffered a BlackBasta ransomware attack that impacted its civilian business.
On Saturday, May 20th, 2023, BlackBasta posted Rheinmetall on its extortion site along with samples of the data the hackers claimed to have stolen from the German company.
Responding to a request for a comment on the authenticity of the leaked data and network breach claims, a Rheinmetall spokesperson has confirmed the attack, clarifying that it only impacts its civilian department.
"Rheinmetall is continuing to work on resolving an IT attack by the ransomware group Black Basta. This was detected on 14 April 2023. It affects the Group's civilian business."
"Due to the strictly separated IT infrastructure within the Group, Rheinmetall's military business is not affected by the attack." - Rheinmetall.
On May 07th, 2023, the threat group announced an attack against leading electrification and automation technology provider ABB. In April 2023, BlackBasta breached the Canadian directory publisher Yellow Pages Group, stealing sensitive documents and data in the process.
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