8Base Ransomware Group Strikes Z Development Services
Ransomware Attack on Z Development Services
Attack Overview
Z Development Services, a USA-based company, was targeted in a cybercrime attack by a group known as 8Base. The attack employed ransomware, compromising various sensitive information including invoices, receipts, accounting records, personal data, certificates, employment contracts, and other confidential documents. While the attackers did not disclose a specific ransom demand, they imposed a deadline for action by April 12, 2024.
Victim Profile
Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, the company specializes in providing civil engineering design and project management services for commercial projects. With a staff of fewer than 25 employees, it has undertaken projects with budgets reaching millions of dollars, such as the construction of a $4 million Montessori school in the Lake Nona area.
Industry Standing
Z Development Services stands out in the construction sector for its comprehensive development approach, facilitating all necessary steps in the permitting and development process. Possessing engineering licenses across the United States enables the company to offer a broad spectrum of services to its clientele.
Vulnerabilities
As a small player in the construction industry, the company may face cybersecurity vulnerabilities due to limited resources for protection measures. Its involvement in high-budget projects and handling of sensitive data regarding site development plans and permits could make it a potential target for cybercriminal actors such as the 8Base ransomware group.
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