Australian Engineering Firm McDowall Affleck Confirms Ransomware Attack by RansomHub Group, 470GB of Sensitive Data Compromised

Date Reported: 2024-07-24
Country: AUS | Australia
Victim: McDowall Affleck | McDowall Affleck | mcdowallaffleck.com.au
Additional Information :

• The Australian engineering firm McDowall Affleck has confirmed it was a victim of a ransomware attack by the group RansomHub.
• Approximately 470 GB of sensitive data was stolen during the attack.
• The compromised data includes plans, project documents, client and employee information, as well as personal data.
• McDowall Affleck has secured its system and engaged experts to investigate the incident.
• The firm has also informed the relevant authorities about the breach.

Article: https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/10914-exclusive-aussie-engineering-firm-confirms-ransomhub-ransomware-attack