Lynx, a threat actor, has claimed a ransomware attack on Inflite Engineering Services, a prominent aerospace supplier based in the UK, potentially compromising sensitive manufacturing data. #United Kingdom
Incident Details
- Victim: Inflite Engineering Services
- Country: GB
- Actor: lynx
- Source: http://lynxchatly4zludmhmi75jrwhycnoqvkxb4prohxmyzf4euf5gjxroad.onion/leaks/685a7071e2d7f43c8f0ccbae
- Discovered: 2025-06-24 10:09:37.166427
- Published: 2025-06-24 09:31:29.845000
Information
- Inflite Engineering Services, founded in 1983, has become a key Prime Supplier to the Aerospace Industry.
- The company operates through four divisions specializing in design, machining, fabrication, component repair, electrical loom manufacture, and surface treatment services.
- The group is based in purpose-built manufacturing facilities in Stansted, Chelmsford, and Manchester with a total surface area of over 600,000 square feet.
- Inflite’s annual turnover exceeds £45 million and it provides comprehensive manufacturing capabilities, including components, assemblies, and turnkey items.
- Aerospace Surface Treatments (AST), part of the Swan Investments Group, was established in 1996 and supports Inflite’s manufacturing activities.
- AST expanded its operations with a new manufacturing division supporting Inflite Engineering Services.
- The company developed a new FBO facility at Stansted, recognized as a benchmark in the corporate market, and became an Embraer Authorized Service Centre in 2005.
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "lynx". 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.