Sol Oriens, a US-based nuclear weapons contractor, has become a cyberattack from the REvil ransomware gang. Hackers have said that they will auction the data that was stolen during the attack.
On the other hand, according to the Sol Oriens, the attack is being investigated by a consultancy firm that works with the Department of Energy and National Nuclear Security Administration.
After the news of the cyberattack broke, the Department of Energy’s spokesperson stated that:
“The Department of Energy is aware of the cyberattack against Sol Oriens, a veteran-owned consulting firm whose clients include the Department of Energy and the National Nuclear Security Administration.”
“There is no evidence that any DOE or NNSA data was compromised, and there is no risk or impact to any government systems. We continue to stay in close communication with Sol Oriens.”
About Sol Oriens
Albuquerque, NM based nuclear contractor Sol Oriens claims to help the “Department of Defense and Department of Energy Organizations, Aerospace Contractors, and Technology Firms carry out complex programs.”
SEE: MAZE hackers hit US Nuclear contractor; steal sensitive documents
It caters to federal government agencies and offers services like technology management, program management, product engineering, and weapons R&D.
“The investigation is ongoing, but we recently determined that an unauthorized individual acquired certain documents from our systems. 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 be ..
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