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Fuller Metric Parts, a long-standing supplier since 1976, has fallen victim to a ransomware attack by the Akira group. The attackers claim to have exfiltrated over 8GB of sensitive data and are threatening to leak it unless their demands are met. This breach poses severe risks to the company’s business integrity and customer trust.
Link: Fuller Metric Parts Ransomware Attack
You Should Know: Ransomware Defense and Incident Response
Ransomware attacks continue to escalate, making proactive defense and rapid response critical. Below are essential commands, tools, and steps to mitigate such threats:
1. Detect Ransomware Activity on Linux/Windows
- Linux (Check for Unusual Processes):
ps aux | grep -E '(crypt|ransom|encrypt)'
- Windows (Check Suspicious Network Connections):
netstat -ano | findstr ESTABLISHED
2. Isolate Infected Systems
- Linux (Disconnect Network):
ifconfig eth0 down
- Windows (Disable Network Adapter):
Disable-NetAdapter -Name "Ethernet" -Confirm:$false
3. Identify Ransomware Notes and Encrypted Files
- Search for Ransom Notes (Linux):
find / -name "README.txt" -o -name "DECRYPT.html"
- Windows (Check for Encrypted Files):
Get-ChildItem -Recurse -File | Where-Object { $_.Extension -eq ".encrypted" }
4. Restore from Backups (Critical Step)
- Linux (Verify Backup Integrity):
tar -tzf backup.tar.gz | head -n 10
- Windows (Mount Backup Volume):
Mount-WindowsImage -Path "C:\backup" -Index 1
5. Report to Authorities (Canada Cybercrime Reporting)
- Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC):
Report Here
What Undercode Say
Ransomware remains a top cyber threat, with groups like Akira exploiting weak defenses. Proactive measures—such as network segmentation, immutable backups, and endpoint detection (EDR)—are crucial.
Key Commands for Advanced Users:
- Monitor File Changes (Linux):
auditctl -w /critical_files -p wa -k ransomware_alert
- Windows (Enable Controlled Folder Access):
Set-MpPreference -EnableControlledFolderAccess Enabled
Expected Output: A hardened system with real-time ransomware detection and recovery protocols.
Expected Output:
Fuller Metric Parts Hit by Akira Ransomware – 8GB of Sensitive Data at Risk
Fuller Metric Parts Ransomware Attack
You Should Know: Ransomware Defense and Incident Response
(Commands and steps as detailed above)
What Undercode Say
(Summary and advanced commands as above)
Expected Output: A secured and monitored infrastructure with ransomware countermeasures in place.
References:
Reported By: Hendryadrian Canada – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅
