Ransom! Caterpillar (JUL-2026)

Ransom! Caterpillar (JUL-2026)
coinbasecartel reportedly claimed to have deployed ransomware against Caterpillar Inc., an American industrial manufacturer headquartered in Irving, Texas, impacting its operations in the United States. The impacted country(s): #UnitedStates

Incident Details

  • Victim: Caterpillar
  • Sector: Manufacturing
  • Country: US
  • Actor: coinbasecartel
  • Source: http://fjg4zi4opkxkvdz7mvwp7h6goe4tcby3hhkrz43pht4j3vakhy75znyd.onion/companies/caterpillar
  • Discovered: 2026-07-20T17:56:27.575376+00:00
  • Published: 2026-07-20T17:56:00.038171+00:00

Information

  • American multinational corporation headquartered in Irving, Texas
  • World’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives
  • Operates in over 190 countries
  • Serves industries including construction, mining, energy, and transportation
  • Provides equipment, financial services, and aftermarket parts divisions

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

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