Ransomware Group BlackLocks Hits: 광명산업(주)
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, 광명산업(주) — an organization based in KR — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group BlackLocks. This data breach, discovered on 2026-09-05T06:33:13.855653+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | 광명산업(주) |
| Threat Group | BlackLocks |
| Summary | Kwangmyung Industry is a manufacturing company established in 1985 that produces automotive parts, including automotive seats, molds, and jigs. Domestic operations consist of the headquarters, the Cheonan Central Research Institute, Asan, Gwangju, and Gyeongju factories, as well as the Export Division and Kwangmyung Engineering. Overseas subsidiaries include facilities in Ramos, Mexico, and Alabama, USA. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-09-01T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-09-05T06:33:13.855653+00:00 |
| Region | KR |
| Target Domain | kmin.co.kr |
| Business Sector | Manufacturing |
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