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D&V Electronics

Ransomware attack by Blacksuit Β· Disclosed April 17, 2024 Β· πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canada

dvelectronics.com

Date Disclosed
Apr 17, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Blacksuit
165 total victims
Country
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canada
Industry
Manufacturing

Incident Analysis

D&V Electronics was targeted by Blacksuit ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 165 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on April 17, 2024, when D&V Electronics appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

D&V Electronics is based in Canada , operating in the Manufacturing sector. Canada ranks #2 globally for ransomware attacks, with 874 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.

Blacksuit 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 β€” 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 1, 2026 04:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was D&V Electronics attacked by ransomware?

Yes. D&V Electronics was listed as a victim of the Blacksuit ransomware group on April 17, 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 D&V Electronics?

D&V Electronics was attacked by Blacksuit ransomware. Blacksuit is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 165 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the D&V Electronics ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on D&V Electronics was disclosed on April 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 D&V Electronics ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from D&V Electronics 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, D&V Electronics likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Blacksuit attacks?

To defend against Blacksuit 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.