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Ransomware Group lynx Hits: salcom.com

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Target organization salcom.com salcom.com Technology

Summary

In the latest cybersecurity news, salcom.com — a company operating in the FI — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group lynx. This data breach, discovered on 2026-01-05 09:28:57.610679, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.

Incident Report

Attribute Information
Target Organization salcom.com
Threat Group lynx
Summary Our name is an acronym for Sea Air and Land Communication and as the name implies we have designed and manufactured radio communication hardware for use in marine, aeronautical and terrestrial applications. At Salcom we know most things about getting a radio signal from A to B, whether it’s 100 metres or 100 kilometres. Borne out of Tait Communications, the New Zealand communications iconic company, Salcom still has 3 of Tait’s original engineers actively involved in technical roles and on the board of directors. After nearly 40 years of being in business and having exported products to most parts of the world Salcom has gained a lot of experience in just about every area of radio communication from emergency marine beacons to airport runway lights control and everything in between. Salcom has been entrusted many times to protect people’s lives by providing reliable radio hardware and software for Fire, Ambulance, Hospital and Police services.
Date of Breach 2026-01-05 09:22:25.212000
Discovery Date 2026-01-05 09:28:57.610679
Region FI
Target Domain salcom.com
Business Sector Technology

 

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