Cyber Incident Victim: Sole Technology
Date:
Apr 2022
Location:
United States of America
Summary
Sole Technology was targeted in a ransomware attack by the Black Basta group, which listed the company as a victim on its dark web platform. The attackers directed interested parties to access their Tor-based site for further details, though no specific data exfiltration or compromised files were explicitly confirmed in available reporting. The incident highlights the group's operational pattern of publicly announcing victims through encrypted channels while maintaining ambiguity around the exact nature of impacted assets.
| CIA Posture | Motives | Tactics, Techniques & Procedures |
|---|---|---|
| Available to members | 1 motive | 1 technique |
| Threat Actor | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 actor | Available to members | Available to members |
Description
Sole Technology experienced a ransomware attack attributed to the Black Basta group, publicly disclosed on or around April 22, 2022. The ransomware operation announced the compromise through its dedicated Tor-based dark web leak site, a common tactic used by threat actors to pressure victims into paying ransoms. RedPacket Security reported the incident based on automated monitoring of Black Basta's infrastructure, confirming Sole Technology's appearance on the group's victim list. The security firm explicitly stated it did not possess, host, or validate any exfiltrated data allegedly stolen during the attack, distancing itself from the threat actors' operations. No technical specifics regarding initial intrusion vectors, encryption methods, or compromised systems were disclosed in publicly available reporting.
RedPacket Security provided the Tor URL for Black Basta's leak site, instructing readers to access it through the Tor Browser for potential updates directly from the attackers. The firm emphasized its editorial role in disseminating breach notifications while issuing a legal disclaimer that any concerns regarding leaked data must be directed to the ransomware operators themselves. The absence of additional details in the report suggests Sole Technology did not publicly confirm the incident's scope or operational impact at the time of disclosure. Black Basta's standard double-extortion model—threatening data leaks alongside system encryption—implied potential data exposure, though no file samples or specific stolen records were verified by third-party analysts. RedPacket maintained its automated monitoring approach without engaging in direct analysis of attack artifacts or victim systems.