Sobotec, a Canadian company specializing in innovative wall panel systems, has been targeted by the threat actor akira in a ransomware attack, threatening to release over 277GB of sensitive data including financial records, employee and customer personal information, and confidential documents. The breach poses a significant risk to Sobotec’s operations and reputation in Canada. #Canada
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- Sobotec was founded in 1988 with a focus on producing the best modern wall panel systems.
- Innovative engineering and a commitment to innovation led Sobotec to become the first worldwide to design and develop a Rainscreen Wall Panel System (SL-2000) for the metal composite material ALUCOBOND®.
- Currently, over 277GB of data are ready to be uploaded.
- The data includes essential corporate documents such as financial data (audits, payment details, financial reports, invoices).
- The data also contains employees’ and customers’ information, including passports, Social Security Numbers, emails, and phone numbers.
- Confidential information, NDAs, and other documents with detailed personal data are part of the data set.
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.