Australian mining company Northern Minerals reports attack by BianLian ransomware gang
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Australian rare-earth metals producer Northern Minerals reports that it has suffered a data breach after the BianLian ransomware group published stolen information on the dark web.
Northern Minerals holds strategic importance for the Australian government due to its focus on heavy rare earth elements.
The breach was discovered in March 2024, and the company subsequently notified authorities and engaged cybersecurity experts.
Stolen data includes:
- Corporate, operational, and financial information
- Project and mining research data
- R&D data
- Shareholder and investor information
- Personal information of employees (current and former)
- Corporate email archives
No details are disclosed about the number of affected individuals.
The company claims that the incident has not impacted its operations or broader systems. Notifications to affected individuals are currently being processed.
