CMC Marine hit by Bianlian ransomware

Year

2023

Month

Reference number

20230018

Impact area

Shore

Incident location

Italy

Incident country

Italy

Victim country

Italy

Victim identity

CMC Marine

Victim Type

Marine Systems Provider

Method

Ransomware

Attacker country

Uknown

Summary:

CMC Marine, an Italy-based marine systems provider, was targeted by the Bianlian ransomware group in a significant ransomware attack. Bianlian, originating from China, is known for its rapid encryption techniques and sophisticated attack strategies aimed at industrial sectors. The attack on CMC Marine disrupted the company's operations, affecting the provision of specialized marine solutions.

Reference URL

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fae4682cc2b52123f436f99/t/6614e6a60fbde93c9dfdc4e3/1712645824622/Norma+Cyber+Annual+Threat+Assessment+-+Spreads.pdf

https://hackmanac.com/news/hacks-of-today-29-30-31-07-2023