Anubis ransomware claims responsibility for AkzoNobel network breach

Dutch paint company AkzoNobel has confirmed a network breach at one of its U.S. sites, with the Anubis ransomware gang claiming responsibility for stealing approximately 170GB of data. The company stated the incident has been contained and the impact is limited, based on information published by Bleeping Computer.

The Anubis ransomware operation, which launched in December 2024 and operates as a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS), claims to have exfiltrated 170,000 files from AkzoNobel. The leaked data reportedly includes confidential client agreements, employee contact information, private emails, passport scans, and technical documents.

AkzoNobel, a global company with 35,000 employees and brands like Dulux and Sikkens, has not disclosed whether it is negotiating with the attackers. The Anubis group has previously added a data wiper to its arsenal, capable of destroying files beyond recovery.

Source: Bleeping Computer