#DragonForce Ransomware Group Publishes Hazeldenes Data on Dark Web

A ransomware attack on a Victorian poultry producer has led to the publication of stolen data on the dark web.

#Background

Hazeldenes, a major Victorian poultry producer, was hit with a cyber attack on February 19. The company immediately took steps to contain the incident, engaged external cyber security experts, and notified relevant authorities.

#The Attack

The hacking group, DragonForce, responsible for the attack listed Hazeldenes on its dark web leak site on March 11, alongside evidence of the hack and a link to the full dataset.

#Data Breach

Hazeldenes has confirmed that personal information and data, including historical operational and corporate information, were accessed during the attack. The company has obtained a worldwide interim injunction in Australia to prevent anyone from accessing, viewing, releasing, transmitting, using, or publishing the stolen data.

#Response

The company is working with external cyber experts, the Australian National Office of Cyber Security, the National Cyber Security Coordinator, and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner to respond to the situation. Hazeldenes has assured its community that it is taking all necessary steps to protect its stakeholders.

#Impact

The attack caused significant disruption to local chicken deliveries, leaving some regional butchers and hotels without product. Hazeldenes has apologized for the disruption and any concern it may have caused, and has promised to notify impacted individuals if their data has been compromised.

#Key Points:

• Hazeldenes was hit with a cyber attack on February 19
• DragonForce published stolen data on its dark web leak site on March 11
• The company has confirmed that personal information and data were accessed during the attack
• Hazeldenes is working with external experts and authorities to respond to the situation
• The company has obtained a worldwide interim injunction to prevent the stolen data from being shared

#What Happens Next

Hazeldenes will continue to work with external experts and authorities to investigate the incident and protect its stakeholders. The company will also notify impacted individuals if their data has been compromised.