Sumitomo listed by the killsec ransomware group

Overview

The KillSec ransomware group listed Sumitomo Rubber South Africa, the local subsidiary of the global tyre manufacturer operating at srigroup.co.za, on its leak site on 2 November 2024.

What was published

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

Risks for affected individuals

The subsidiary holds employee, customer and supplier data. Exposure could enable phishing and business fraud.

What remains unknown

The data categories and volumes are not disclosed.

What affected people should do

Employees and partners should verify communications through known channels and monitor for suspicious activity.