November 14, 2024
The Védelmi Beszerzési Ügynökséget (VBÜ), a Hungarian state-owned company responsible for defense and security procurement, was hit by a ransomware attack. The attackers, identified as the Inc. Ransomware group, gained access to sensitive information, including financial reports, organizational data, and procurement lists. The group demanded a $5 million ransom in exchange for the decryption key, and published some of the stolen data online, compromising the confidentiality and integrity of the information.
The VBÜ has stated that it is working to restore its systems and recover from the attack.