Chaos ransomware actors targeted sterlingindustries.com in the US, threatening a leak of approximately 503 GB in a “final notice before full release” message. The campaign specifically threatens exposure of data in #UnitedStates
Incident Details
- Victim: sterlingindustries.com
- Sector: Manufacturing
- Country: US
- Actor: chaos
- Source: http://hptqq2o2qjva7lcaaq67w36jihzivkaitkexorauw7b2yul2z6zozpqd.onion/post/RH4Yp7oXuDRfcp8cWWd4iN8kZauNGf56
- Discovered: 2026-05-27T20:51:58.392771+00:00
- Published: 2026-05-27T20:51:45.388613+00:00
Information
- Sterling Industries is in the final stages of data preparation for public release.
- The leak size is approximately 503 GB.
- Management is being formally notified before the full release.
- Ample time has already been provided to respond.
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "chaos". 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.