Menu

  • Alerts
  • Incidents
  • News
  • APTs
  • Cyber Decoded
  • Cyber Hygiene
  • Cyber Review
  • Cyber Tips
  • Definitions
  • Malware
  • Threat Actors
  • Tutorials

Useful Tools

  • Password generator
  • Report an incident
  • Report to authorities
No Result
View All Result
CTF Hack Havoc
CyberMaterial
  • Education
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Definitions
  • Information
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
  • Insights
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Tips
    • Tutorials
  • Support
    • Contact Us
    • Report an incident
  • About
    • About Us
    • Advertise with us
Get Help
Hall of Hacks
  • Education
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Definitions
  • Information
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
  • Insights
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Tips
    • Tutorials
  • Support
    • Contact Us
    • Report an incident
  • About
    • About Us
    • Advertise with us
Get Help
No Result
View All Result
Hall of Hacks
CyberMaterial
No Result
View All Result
Home Incidents

TAG Aviation Ransomware Attack

June 12, 2023
Reading Time: 3 mins read
in Incidents
TAG Aviation Ransomware Attack

Swiss aviation company TAG Aviation, based at Geneva Airport, faces a significant cyber threat as it falls victim to a ransomware attack by the Black Basta Group. The attackers, potentially linked to a previous attack on ABB, claim to have captured over 1.5 TB of company emails and 5 TB of personal data, including customer information, passports, and HR details. The company downplays the severity, stating that the “IT security incident” is limited to Asia, and immediate countermeasures have been implemented, including engaging a cybersecurity specialist for forensic examination. However, screenshots of passports and confidential data allegedly published by the cybercriminals in the Darknet raise concerns about potential data misuse.

Despite TAG Aviation’s efforts to reassure, the ransomware incident prompts questions about the extent of the data breach and the identity of the hackers. The Darknet publication, attributed to a group called “UnSafe Security Blog,” claims to seek buyers for the stolen data on behalf of the hackers, adding to the complexity of the situation. The aviation company acknowledges the involvement of Black Basta Group but questions the legitimacy of the ransom demands published on the Dark Web. The investigation is ongoing, with TAG Aviation collaborating with consultants and law enforcement agencies to minimize the impact and pledging transparent communication with customers throughout the process.

As the aviation industry grapples with this cybersecurity challenge, TAG Aviation emphasizes its commitment to keeping customers informed and working collaboratively to enhance protection measures during the ongoing investigation. The situation underscores the evolving threats faced by companies in safeguarding sensitive information, and the collaboration with law enforcement agencies reflects the seriousness with which TAG Aviation is approaching the ransomware attack. The aftermath of the incident highlights the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures to protect not only company data but also the privacy and security of individuals affected by such breaches.

Reference:
  • Black Basta attacks well-known Swiss aviation company – Cyber attack raises questions

Tags: Black Basta GroupCyber incidentCyber Incidents 2023GenevaJune 2023RansomwareSwitzerlandTAG Aviation
ADVERTISEMENT

Related Posts

German Dealer Leymann Hacked Closes Stores

Massive Leak Exposes 16 Billion Credentials

June 20, 2025
German Dealer Leymann Hacked Closes Stores

Chinese Spies Target Satellite Giant Viasat

June 20, 2025
German Dealer Leymann Hacked Closes Stores

Tonga Health System Down After Ransomware

June 20, 2025
German Dealer Leymann Hacked Closes Stores

German Dealer Leymann Hacked Closes Stores

June 20, 2025
UBS and Pictet Hit By Vendor Data Breach

Hacker Mints $27M From Meta Pool Gets 132K

June 19, 2025
UBS and Pictet Hit By Vendor Data Breach

UBS and Pictet Hit By Vendor Data Breach

June 19, 2025

Latest Alerts

Winos 4.0 Malware Hits Taiwan Via Tax Phish

New Amatera Stealer Delivered By ClearFake

New Godfather Trojan Hijacks Banking Apps

Fake Minecraft Mods On GitHub Spread Malware

Fake Invoices Deliver Sorillus RAT In Europe

Russian Phishing Scam Bypasses Google 2FA

Subscribe to our newsletter

    Latest Incidents

    Massive Leak Exposes 16 Billion Credentials

    Tonga Health System Down After Ransomware

    Chinese Spies Target Satellite Giant Viasat

    German Dealer Leymann Hacked Closes Stores

    Hacker Mints $27M From Meta Pool Gets 132K

    UBS and Pictet Hit By Vendor Data Breach

    CyberMaterial Logo
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Jobs
    • Legal and Privacy Policy
    • Site Map

    © 2025 | CyberMaterial | All rights reserved

    Welcome Back!

    Login to your account below

    Forgotten Password?

    Retrieve your password

    Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

    Log In

    Add New Playlist

    No Result
    View All Result
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Definitions
    • Malware
    • Cyber Tips
    • Tutorials
    • Advanced Persistent Threats
    • Threat Actors
    • Report an incident
    • Password Generator
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Advertise with us

    Copyright © 2025 CyberMaterial