MCAD Maritime Cyber Attack Database
Year2024 |
MonthFebruary |
Reference number20240204 |
Impact areaShore |
Incident locationNantes |
Incident countryFrance |
Victim countryFrance |
Victim identityGroupe Idea |
Victim TypeLogistics |
MethodRansomware |
LockBit, a notorious ransomware group, recently targeted Groupe IDEA , a French organization involved in logistics and industrial transportation, in February 2024. The attack paralyzed the company's operations by encrypting and stealing critical data. LockBit is known for its aggressive tactics, including using personalized malware like StealBit for automated data exfiltration. Despite facing internal issues, such as low pay rates, LockBit remains highly active, responsible for thousands of attacks globally. This attack is part of their ongoing financial-driven cybercrime activities.
