Eastern Platinum Limited, a Canada-based mining company, has claimed to be targeted by the threat actor WorldLeaks in a ransomware attack, potentially risking its operations and sensitive data. The incident impacts Canada.
Incident Details
- Victim: Eastern Platinum Limited
- Country: CA
- Actor: worldleaks
- Source: https://worldleaksartrjm3c6vasllvgacbi5u3mgzkluehrzhk2jz4taufuid.onion/companies/1012417747
- Discovered: 2025-06-11 15:25:57.674387
- Published: 2025-06-11 15:21:38.000000
Information
- Eastern Platinum Limited is engaged in mining, exploration, and development of platinum group metal deposits.
- The company is based in Canada and operates primarily in South Africa.
- It functions through its subsidiary, Barplats Mines Ltd, which holds substantial reserves of PGMs in the Busveld Igneous Complex.
- The main asset of Eastern Platinum Limited is the Crocodile River Mine.
- The company’s activities include extraction, refining, and selling of platinum group metals.
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "worldleaks". 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.