ransomware Credible South Africa (ZA) finance

Smith Capital listed by the monti ransomware group

Smith Capital

📅 01 February 2024
CompanySmith Capital
CountrySouth Africa (ZA)
Sectorfinance
Breach date2024-02-01
People affected200,000
Ransomware groupmonti
Data typesNot disclosed

Overview

The Monti ransomware group listed Smith Capital Equipment, a South African company operating at smithcapital.co.za, on its leak site on 1 February 2024.

What was published

The listing confirmed the company as a victim. No public detail of the stolen data was provided.

Risks for affected individuals

Customer and employee data could be exposed, enabling phishing and payment fraud.

What remains unknown

The data categories and record volumes are not disclosed.

What affected people should do

Customers should monitor payment accounts and be cautious with unsolicited communications.

Sources

  • http://mblogci3rudehaagbryjznltdp33ojwzkq6hn2pckvjq33rycmzczpid.onion/blog/c67e84903e2846c4ee156159fe8d168786be2d7d2c0c624739aaa9ded8bba542/