0mega Ransomware Gang Targets Rotorcraft Leasing Company

The 0mega ransomware gang has attacked Rotorcraft Leasing Company. Rotorcraft Leasing Company is a helicopter rental organization headquartered in Broussard, Louisiana. It is the largest privately owned helicopter operator in the Gulf of Mexico, and primarily serves high-performance energy service providers and oil and gas producers. Rotorcraft Leasing Company’s fleet transports equipment and personnel to offshore production platforms and drilling rigs. Rotorcraft Leasing Company is a mid-sized organization that is known for excellent customer service. It serves customer’s long term and short term need, can travel a range of distances, and has three different types of helicopter at its disposal.

0mega posted Rotorcraft Leasing Company to its data leak site on October 17th but provided no further details. The attack has not been verified and there is no indication of ransom demands or deadlines.

Other Attacks by 0mega

0mega posted US Liner Company to its data leak site on October 4th but provided no further details. The 0mega (spelled with a 0) ransomware gang first appeared in summer 2022 but has not attacked many organizations. Very little is known about the operation and the group seems to be trying to maintain a low profile, although attack numbers have picked up somewhat in recent weeks.