A ransomware claim alleges that Caunton Engineering, a UK-based structural steelwork contractor and fabricator, was targeted by the threat actor payoutsking. The claim notes Caunton operates design, fabrication, and erection of structural steelwork for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects in the United Kingdom. #UnitedKingdom
Incident Details
- Victim: Caunton Engineering
- Sector: Manufacturing
- Country: UK
- Actor: payoutsking
- Source: http://payoutsgn7cy6uliwevdqspncjpfxpmzgirwl2au65la7rfs5x3qnbqd.onion/eJxPPg-UMjE8T-LQRvwi-KWCu40-bxB3Im
- Discovered: 2026-04-30T00:58:40.783923+00:00
- Published: 2026-01-14T00:00:00+00:00
Information
- Caunton Engineering — UK-based structural steelwork contractor and fabricator headquartered in Nottinghamshire, England.
- Specialises in the design, fabrication, and erection of structural steelwork for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects.
- Operates within the construction and engineering sector and serves clients across the United Kingdom.
- Has a reputation for delivering large-scale steel frame structures.
- Ransomware incident attributed to actor payoutsking.
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "payoutsking". I cannot confirm the accuracy of the information. However, I would be happy to share any official statement from the affected organization to provide clarification.