AkzoNobel U.S. Site Breached by Anubis Ransomware Gang
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AkzoNobel, a multinational Dutch paint company, confirmed a cyberattack on one of its U.S. sites by the Anubis ransomware gang. The breach was contained, and the impact was reported as limited. The attackers claimed to have stolen 170GB of data, including confidential agreements, personal information, and internal documents. AkzoNobel is taking steps to notify and support affected parties and is working with relevant authorities.
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04.03.2026 01:00 1 articles · 3h ago
Anubis Ransomware Gang Breaches AkzoNobel U.S. Site
AkzoNobel confirmed a cyberattack on one of its U.S. sites by the Anubis ransomware gang. The breach was contained, and the impact was reported as limited. The attackers claimed to have stolen 170GB of data, including confidential agreements, personal information, and internal documents. AkzoNobel is taking steps to notify and support affected parties and is working with relevant authorities.
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- Paint maker giant AkzoNobel confirms cyberattack on U.S. site — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 04.03.2026 01:00
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AkzoNobel confirmed a security incident at one of its U.S. sites, which has been contained.
First reported: 04.03.2026 01:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Paint maker giant AkzoNobel confirms cyberattack on U.S. site — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 04.03.2026 01:00
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The Anubis ransomware gang claimed to have stolen 170GB of data, including 170,000 files.
First reported: 04.03.2026 01:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Paint maker giant AkzoNobel confirms cyberattack on U.S. site — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 04.03.2026 01:00
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Leaked data includes confidential agreements, email addresses, phone numbers, private email correspondence, passport scans, material testing documents, and internal technical specification sheets.
First reported: 04.03.2026 01:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Paint maker giant AkzoNobel confirms cyberattack on U.S. site — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 04.03.2026 01:00
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Anubis ransomware is a RaaS operation launched in December 2024, offering affiliates 80% of the paid ransoms.
First reported: 04.03.2026 01:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Paint maker giant AkzoNobel confirms cyberattack on U.S. site — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 04.03.2026 01:00
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Anubis launched an affiliate program on the RAMP forum in February 2025, increasing its activity and influence in the cybercrime space.
First reported: 04.03.2026 01:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Paint maker giant AkzoNobel confirms cyberattack on U.S. site — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 04.03.2026 01:00