Quantum Consulting Engineers Suffers Ransomware Attack by Lockbit3

Quantum Consulting Engineers, a structural engineering firm known for its specialization in the design of both new and existing buildings, has recently fallen victim to a ransomware attack orchestrated by the notorious group Lockbit3. This incident was disclosed on the group's dark web leak site, directly impacting the firm's operations. Quantum Consulting Engineers, recognized for its significant contributions to the construction sector, including notable projects like Olympic High School and Bellwether Apartments, now faces the challenges posed by this cyberattack.

The firm's size, while not explicitly detailed, is suggested to be on an upward trajectory, as evidenced by recent job postings for a Structural Design Engineer. This expansion highlights the company's broad expertise across various construction materials, including structural steel, light-gauge steel, concrete, post-tensioned concrete, masonry, and wood. Despite this growth, the specific vulnerabilities that made Quantum Consulting Engineers a target for Lockbit3, a leading ransomware-as-a-service gang, remain undisclosed. The FBI's efforts to dismantle a data leak website associated with Lockbit3 were briefly successful, though the group claims to have since regained control.

As of now, Quantum Consulting Engineers has not issued any public statements regarding the ransomware attack. The absence of any mention of security breaches or cyberattacks on the company's official website leaves many questions unanswered, particularly concerning the attack's impact on the firm's operations and the potential theft or leakage of sensitive data.

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