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solveindustrial.com

Listed by Werewolves on · organisation based in United States

solveindustrial.com

Disclosed
Feb 9, 2024
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Werewolves
3 victims listed
Country
United States
#1 most targeted
Sector
Manufacturing

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Werewolves group

WereWolves is a Russian-speaking ransomware group that emerged in May 2023, using a modified LockBit 3 (Black) encryptor, operating an unusual public website that actively recruits new members and offers a bug-bounty program with rewards up to $1 million, with at least 26 victims across Russia, the US, and Europe. Werewolves has listed 26 victims since May 2023.

Incident analysis

solveindustrial.com was listed by Werewolves ransomware, a group with 3 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on February 9, 2024.

solveindustrial.com is based in United States and operates in the Manufacturing sector. United States ranks #1 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 10,214 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.

Werewolves 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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 solveindustrial.com attacked by ransomware?

Yes. solveindustrial.com was listed as a victim of the Werewolves ransomware group on February 9, 2024. The organisation is based in United States and operates in the Manufacturing sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked solveindustrial.com?

solveindustrial.com was attacked by Werewolves ransomware. Werewolves is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 3 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the solveindustrial.com ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on solveindustrial.com was disclosed on February 9, 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 solveindustrial.com ransomware attack?

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

How can organisations protect against Werewolves attacks?

To defend against Werewolves 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.