The ransomware claim alleges that the threat actor Lynx targeted Salcom.com, a Finnish company specializing in radio communication hardware and software, leveraging its extensive experience in critical emergency services and global exports. This incident highlights the vulnerability of well-established communication providers in Finland.#Finland
Incident Details
- Victim: salcom.com
- Country: FI
- Actor: lynx
- Source: http://lynxchatly4zludmhmi75jrwhycnoqvkxb4prohxmyzf4euf5gjxroad.onion/leaks/695b82d19c439c5f45626089
- Discovered: 2026-01-05 09:28:57.610679
- Published: 2026-01-05 09:22:25.212000
Information
- The company specializes in designing and manufacturing radio communication hardware for marine, aeronautical, and terrestrial applications.
- Salcom has extensive expertise in transmitting radio signals over distances ranging from 100 meters to 100 kilometers.
- The company was founded based on the legacy of Tait Communications, a renowned New Zealand communications firm.
- Three of Tait’s original engineers remain actively involved in Salcom’s technical development and governance.
- With nearly 40 years of experience, Salcom has exported products worldwide and gained comprehensive knowledge in radio communication systems.
- Salcom’s solutions have been used in emergency marine beacons, airport runway lights control, and various other applications.
- The company has been trusted to provide reliable radio hardware and software to emergency services such as fire, ambulance, hospital, and police departments.
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.