Lockbit Ransomware Attacks German MNC, Threatens to Leak All Data

LockBit attacks Continental with a ransomware attack

The LockBit ransomware gang has taken responsibility for a cyberattack against the German MNC automotive group continental. 

LockBit also stole some data from Continental’s systems, and they are blackmailing to leak it on their data leak site if the company doesn’t agree with their demands within the next 22 hours. 

The gang hadn’t disclosed any info on what info was extracted from Continental’s network or when the compromise happened. 

Ransomware gangs usually post data on their leak websites as a strategy to frighten their targets into settling a deal or into getting back to the negotiation table. 

LockBit threatens to leak data

Since LockBit says that it will leak “all available” data, this hints that Continental is yet to negotiate with the ransomware campaign or it has already refused to agree with demands. 

Kathryn Blackwell, Continental’s Vice President of Communications and Marketing, didn’t acknowledge LockBit’s claims and didn’t disclose any information regarding the compromise, she said recently the statement the company has given in the press release regarding the issue. 

As per the press releas

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