The threat actor incransom claimed to have compromised Crompton Lamps, a historic UK-based electrical company founded in 1878, by deploying ransomware on their systems. The attack impacts the United Kingdom. #United Kingdom
Incident Details
- Victim: Crompton Lamps, UK
- Country: GB
- Actor: incransom
- Source: http://incblog6qu4y4mm4zvw5nrmue6qbwtgjsxpw6b7ixzssu36tsajldoad.onion/blog/disclosures/6878d37dc7b82dfe0b2635dc
- Discovered: 2025-07-17 10:58:35.666858
- Published: 2025-07-17 10:00:00.000000
Information
- Crompton Lamps is one of the oldest lamp businesses in the world, founded in 1878 by Colonel Crompton.
- Colonel Crompton was an entrepreneur with an interest in electricity and designed early electric lighting installations at Windsor Castle and Holyrood Palace.
- In 1927, he formed a partnership with Frank Parkinson, leading to the founding of Crompton Parkinson, a significant manufacturer of industrial electrical products.
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "incransom". 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.