The latest REvil ransomware victim? Sol Oriens. Oh, a US nuclear weapons contractor

The latest REvil ransomware victim? Sol Oriens. Oh, a US nuclear weapons contractor

The REvil ransomware gang, thought to be behind an attack on meat producer JBS which netted an impressive $11m payoff, has found another victim. Worryingly, this one works with the US Department of Defence on the nation's nuclear weapons programme.


According to a statement released by Sol Oriens, the company was hit by "a cybersecurity incident" in May 2021. "The investigation is ongoing," a company spokesperson confirmed, "but we recently determined that an unauthorised individual acquired certain documents from our system. Those documents are currently under review, and we are working with a third-party technological forensic firm to determine the scope of potential data that may have been involved."


Described as a "a small, veteran-owned consulting firm focused on managing advanced technologies and concepts with strong potential for military and space applications," Sol Oriens' links ..

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