Ransomware Group Takes Credit for National Presto Industries Attack

Summary: The InterLock ransomware group claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on National Presto Industries that occurred on March 1, confirming the use of ransomware and data theft involving nearly 3 million files. The affected company is working on system restoration while maintaining that the incident’s impact is minimal. Despite claims of extortion attempts by InterLock, National Presto Industries has not made a public statement on the incident or the group’s assertions.

Affected: National Presto Industries and its subsidiary, National Defense Corporation

Keypoints :

• InterLock confirmed its ransomware attack by listing National Presto’s subsidiary on its leak site.
• The attack involved the theft of approximately 450,000 folders and nearly 3 million files.
• National Defense Corporation reported minimal financial impact from the attack, asserting that systems have been restored.
• InterLock claims to have encrypted systems of multiple entities within National Presto, including AMTEC.