Austal USA attacked by Hunters International Ransomware Group

Summary:

In December 2023, a Ransomware as a Service provider called Hunters International has launched a ransomware attack on the US subsidiary of an Australian shipbuilder that has contracts to build vessels for the US Navy. According to reports, 43 files consisting of 87.2MB worth of data was taken. According to Austal no sensitive data regarding the US Navy was leaked.

Reference URL

https://australiancybersecuritymagazine.com.au/ransomware-attack-on-australian-shipbuilder-working-for-us-navy/
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/navy-contractor-austal-usa-confirms-cyberattack-after-data-leak/
https://www.cpomagazine.com/cyber-security/defense-contractor-austal-usa-confirms-a-cyber-attack-by-hunters-international-ransomware-group/
https://maritime-executive.com/article/hackers-claim-to-have-stolen-data-from-u-s-naval-shipyard-austal-usa