Ransom! Anglo American plc

Arkuna, a threat actor, has claimed to have targeted Anglo American plc with ransomware, potentially compromising sensitive corporate data. The incident affects the UK and South Africa, where the company’s key operations are based. #GB

Incident Details

  • Victim: Anglo American plc
  • Country: GB
  • Actor: arkana
  • Source:
  • Discovered: 2025-05-21 17:50:58.880769
  • Published: 2025-05-21 00:00:00

Information

  • Anglo American plc is a multinational mining corporation with operations in over 40 countries.
  • It is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, and London, UK.
  • It is the world’s largest producer of platinum and diamonds.
  • In addition to platinum and diamonds, it mines copper, nickel, iron ore, metallurgical, and thermal coal.
  • Founded in 1917, it is one of the top global mining and natural resource companies.

Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "arkana". 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.

monitored by: ransomware.live