The threat actor akira has claimed a ransomware attack on Baycoat, Canada, asserting they will release approximately 19GB of sensitive corporate data, including employee passports, driver’s licenses, financial, medical, and contractual information, due to a recent security breach. The impacted country is #Canada.
Incident Details
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- Baycoat is the largest steel coil coater in Canada.
- It employs approximately 175 workers.
- Baycoat operates two coating lines capable of handling numerous paint systems.
- The company offers well over 1,000 colours.
- Approximately 19GB of corporate files will be uploaded, including sensitive personal and corporate information.
- The files contain passports and driver’s licenses of employees.
- They also include personal and corporate financial information.
- Medical information is part of the data set.
- Accounting documents such as payment details and reports are included.
- Confidential agreements and contracts, including NDAs, are among the files.
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "akira". 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.