- Tech supplier Luxshare has reportedly been the victim of a ransomware attack
- Luxshare is a key supplier to Apple, Tesla, Nvidia and more
- The attackers, RansomHub, are a notorious and prolific ransomware group
One of Apple’s key suppliers has reportedly been hit by a ransomware attack, which threatens to see confidential files including product data, design files and employee PII (personally identifiable information) exposed.
RansomHub, the alleged attackers, have claimed the attack on Luxshare via a dark web forum where they claim to have stolen data relating to supplier timelines, as well as 3D product models and even design data – invaluable information to any competitors.
“We were waiting for you for a while, but it seems that your IT department decided to hide the incident that took place in your company. We strongly recommend that you contact us to prevent your confidential data and project documents from being leaked,” the attackers said.
Competitor gold mine
Researchers from Cyber news team explained that these leaked details include not only confidential company and project information, but also employee PII. This is said to include job titles, project specialisms, full names and work emails – potentially leaving them vulnerable to phishing attacks.
“The dates of these projects range from 2019 to 2025, and the information appears to reveal sensitive business activities. In addition, .dwg and gerber files, which are often used to create product mock-up designs, are also included,” the researchers explained.
RansomHub is one of the most notorious ransomware groups emerging in 2024, claiming a staggering 75 ransom attacks within just the second quarter of that year. Among its victims are high-profile targets such as Kawasaki, Change Healthcare and Planned Parenthood.
This particular attack represents serious consequences for both Luxshare and those it supplies – as the nature of the data allegedly exfiltrated would be extremely valuable to any competitor, who would likely pay a high price for the information.
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