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Ransomware victim Manufacturing

Bombardier Recreational Products

Listed by Ransomexx on · organisation based in Canada

brp.com

Disclosed
Apr 22, 2024
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Ransomexx
24 victims listed
Country
Canada
#3 most targeted
Sector
Manufacturing

ThreatAI analysis

Compiled from this incident record and the threat intelligence profile for Ransomexx. Figures and technique mappings are quoted from the source data, not inferred.

About the Ransomexx group

RansomExx is a ransomware family that targeted multiple companies starting in mid-2020. It shares commonalities with Defray777. Ransomexx has listed 86 victims since May 2020.

Incident analysis

Bombardier Recreational Products was listed by Ransomexx ransomware, a group with 24 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on April 22, 2024.

Bombardier Recreational Products is based in Canada and operates in the Manufacturing sector. Canada ranks #3 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 974 victims in this database.

Sector context. Manufacturing companies are frequently targeted because production downtime directly translates to financial loss. Ransomware operators exploit this time-sensitivity to demand higher ransoms and faster payment.

Ransomexx typically follows a double extortion model: data is exfiltrated from the victim's systems before files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished. The leak site, where this listing appeared, is the lever for the second demand.

Frequently asked questions

Was Bombardier Recreational Products attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Bombardier Recreational Products was listed as a victim of the Ransomexx ransomware group on April 22, 2024. The organisation is based in Canada and operates in the Manufacturing sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Bombardier Recreational Products?

Bombardier Recreational Products was attacked by Ransomexx ransomware. Ransomexx is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 24 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Bombardier Recreational Products ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Bombardier Recreational Products was disclosed on April 22, 2024. This date reflects when the victim was published on the threat group's leak site, which may differ from the actual date of initial compromise.

What data was stolen in the Bombardier Recreational Products ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Bombardier Recreational Products has not been independently verified by this platform. Ransomware groups typically exfiltrate data before encrypting systems and use the threat of publication to pressure victims. As a Manufacturing organisation, Bombardier Recreational Products likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Ransomexx attacks?

To defend against Ransomexx and similar threat actors, organisations should: maintain regular offline backups tested for restoration; implement network segmentation to limit lateral movement; deploy multi-factor authentication on all remote access; use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools; conduct regular phishing and security awareness training; and monitor threat intelligence feeds for indicators of compromise (IOCs) associated with active groups.