ShapeCorp, a US-based leader in automotive engineering, was targeted by the threat actor nova, who claimed to have accessed highly proprietary engineering design files, CAD, mechanical designs, and sensitive business data including records from major automotive vendors such as Ford, GM, Jaguar Land Rover, and Magna International. The attacker issued a ransomware demand threatening the release of this critical information, potentially impacting global automotive manufacturing operations. #UnitedStates
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- ShapeCorp is a global leader in automotive engineering and manufacturing, providing advanced crash management and body structure solutions.
- The company utilizes ultra-high strength steel roll forming, tight tolerance aluminum extrusions, and large tonnage injection molding.
- Specializes in producing lightweight and innovative products that enhance performance while reducing environmental impact.
- Data extracted includes engineering design files, marketing and presentation assets, CAD, mechanical designs, CNC programs, project documentation, automation data, brand media, financial, production, and quality assurance records.
- Highly proprietary data is involved.
- Vendor companies include Ford Motor, General Motors, Jaguar Land Rover, Magna International, among others.
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "nova". 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.