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metal7.com

Ransomware attack by Blackout · Disclosed February 26, 2024 · 🇨🇦 Canada

metal7.com

Date Disclosed
Feb 26, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Blackout
15 total victims
Country
🇨🇦 Canada
Industry
Manufacturing

ThreatAI Analysis

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

About the Blackout group

Blackout is a ransomware group that first appeared in early 2024, initially claiming attacks against healthcare entities in Canada, France, and Germany before expanding to telecommunications, mining, and manufacturing sectors, operating a double-extortion model with a data leak site. Blackout has listed 12 victims since February 2024.

Incident Analysis

metal7.com was targeted by Blackout ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 15 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on February 26, 2024, when metal7.com appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

metal7.com is based in Canada , operating in the Manufacturing sector. Canada ranks #3 globally for ransomware attacks, with 908 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.

Blackout 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 — 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: Sep 7, 2026 16:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was metal7.com attacked by ransomware?

Yes. metal7.com was listed as a victim of the Blackout ransomware group on February 26, 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 metal7.com?

metal7.com was attacked by Blackout ransomware. Blackout is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 15 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the metal7.com ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on metal7.com was disclosed on February 26, 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 metal7.com ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from metal7.com 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, metal7.com likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Blackout attacks?

To defend against Blackout 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.