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BS&B Safety Systems L.L.C

Ransomware attack by Hunters ยท Disclosed February 17, 2024 ยท ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช Ireland

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Date Disclosed
Feb 17, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Hunters
282 total victims
Country
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช Ireland
Industry
Manufacturing

Incident Analysis

BS&B Safety Systems L.L.C was targeted by Hunters ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 282 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on February 17, 2024, when BS&B Safety Systems L.L.C appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

BS&B Safety Systems L.L.C is based in Ireland , operating in the Manufacturing sector. Ireland ranks #40 globally for ransomware attacks, with 62 victims in our 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.

Hunters typically employs a double extortion model: first exfiltrating sensitive data from the victim's systems, then deploying ransomware to encrypt files. Victims face two simultaneous threats โ€” paying to restore access and paying to prevent publication of stolen data. The group's leak site publishes victim names and exfiltrated data as leverage.

Data source: This incident record is sourced from public ransomware group leak site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. Disclosure date reflects when the victim was published on the leak site, which may differ from the initial date of compromise. This platform does not publish or link to stolen data. Last data update: Aug 3, 2026 10:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was BS&B Safety Systems L.L.C attacked by ransomware?

Yes. BS&B Safety Systems L.L.C was listed as a victim of the Hunters ransomware group on February 17, 2024. The organisation is based in Ireland and operates in the Manufacturing sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked BS&B Safety Systems L.L.C?

BS&B Safety Systems L.L.C was attacked by Hunters ransomware. Hunters is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 282 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the BS&B Safety Systems L.L.C ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on BS&B Safety Systems L.L.C was disclosed on February 17, 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 BS&B Safety Systems L.L.C ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from BS&B Safety Systems L.L.C 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, BS&B Safety Systems L.L.C likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Hunters attacks?

To defend against Hunters 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.