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Black Basta Ransomware

Under attack by ransomware or suffering a cyber breach?

Speed is critical when facing a live cyber attack. If you believe you’ve been compromised, by the Black Basta ransomware group or another threat actor - contact us immediately.

About Black Basta ransomware group

Black Basta ransomware, first identified in early 2022, operates as a ransomware as a service model. The Black Basta group has become one of the most active ransomware groups worldwide, with attacks linked to Russia and a growing network of Black Basta affiliates. Black Basta operators target private companies, health and human services, human services, and critical infrastructure.

An infection with Black Basta ransomware is marked by a screen message or ransom note. Victims find their critical systems and data locked, with stolen data used as leverage in a double extortion scheme. Threat actors demand payment and threaten to release or sell confidential files if demands are not met. Black Basta’s activity includes attacks on the UK, US, Australia, and Europe. The group is known for using social engineering campaigns, remote desktop protocol, remote access software, and Microsoft Quick Assist to gain access to target networks.

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How Black Basta operators work

Black Basta employs a double extortion model as part of its tactics, techniques and procedures. The ransomware group first gains access to your network, often using phishing emails or exploiting vulnerabilities in remote access tools. Once inside, Black Basta uses a variety of tools and techniques to move laterally, escalate privileges, and target critical files and data.

The group then encrypts important files, locking you out of key systems, while also exfiltrating sensitive data. A ransom note follows, threatening to publish or sell the stolen data if the ransom is not paid. This puts additional pressure on victims, as the risks involve not only losing access to business data but also facing reputational harm from a data leak.

Black Basta is known for using advanced ttps, including disabling security controls and backup copies, which can make recovery from a ransomware attack much more difficult. Their illicit activities and evolving attack methods make it essential for organisations to protect their data, monitor for unusual access, and maintain strong cyber security measures.

We are equipped to deal with an attack from any ransomware group.

Don’t hesitate to contact us if you are under attack from a ransomware group not listed above. 

Recognising a Black Basta attack

A Black Basta ransomware attack is usually clear: a ransom note appears on your screen, informing you that your files have been encrypted. The attackers may also delete Windows Shadow Copies, making recovery more complicated and hiding signs of the compromise.

Do not:

  • Attempt to restore any systems or files

  • Overwrite encrypted data

  • Rebuild from your most recent backup

Taking any of these actions can destroy vital forensic evidence and may allow ransomware payloads or persistent access to remain undetected within your environment.

Why you must not interfere with your ransomware environment

If you discover a physical break-in at your offices, your first instinct would be to call the police; touch nothing and let them search for clues. Then, your focus would shift to restoring business operations.

A cyber-attack requires the same approach. Your digital environment is a CRIME SCENE. It is crucial to leave the environment untouched to allow for a forensic investigation.

This is not a task for your IT team or MSP. Digital Forensic specialists are available 24/7 to assist you, just like in a physical crime.

description Sector Date Discovered Attack Date Country Screenshot
Business Services 11/01/2025 11:35 AM 20/11/2024 12:00 AM US
Manufacturing 11/01/2025 11:32 AM 21/11/2024 12:00 AM US
Technology 11/01/2025 11:30 AM 12/12/2024 12:00 AM US
Business Services 11/01/2025 11:28 AM 10/12/2024 12:00 AM GB
Manufacturing 11/01/2025 11:26 AM 11/12/2024 12:00 AM BE
Agriculture and Food Production 11/01/2025 11:24 AM 12/12/2024 12:00 AM CA
Financial Services 11/01/2025 11:23 AM 11/01/2025 11:23 AM US
Technology 11/01/2025 11:21 AM 17/12/2024 12:00 AM NL
Consumer Services 18/12/2024 01:57 PM 12/11/2024 12:00 AM US
Manufacturing 18/12/2024 01:54 PM 31/10/2024 12:00 AM DE
Manufacturing 18/12/2024 01:51 PM 26/11/2024 12:00 AM US
Manufacturing 18/12/2024 01:48 PM 21/11/2024 12:00 AM CZ
Manufacturing 18/12/2024 12:08 PM 20/11/2024 12:00 AM CA
Business Services 18/12/2024 12:05 PM 05/12/2024 12:00 AM CA
Transportation/Logistics 18/12/2024 12:02 PM 27/11/2024 12:00 AM IT
Technology 18/12/2024 11:59 AM 18/12/2024 11:59 AM DE
Agriculture and Food Production 18/12/2024 10:23 AM 10/10/2024 12:00 AM US
Manufacturing 11/12/2024 11:20 AM 17/10/2024 12:00 AM US
Financial Services 04/12/2024 01:13 PM 22/10/2024 12:00 AM CA
Agriculture and Food Production 04/12/2024 01:10 PM 24/10/2024 12:00 AM GB
Hospitality and Tourism 04/12/2024 01:07 PM 24/10/2024 12:00 AM US
Construction 04/12/2024 01:03 PM 29/10/2024 12:00 AM CA
Technology 04/12/2024 01:00 PM 25/10/2024 12:00 AM GB
Manufacturing 04/12/2024 12:57 PM 31/10/2024 12:00 AM DE
Transportation/Logistics 04/12/2024 12:54 PM 04/12/2024 12:54 PM IT
Healthcare 04/12/2024 12:53 PM 13/11/2024 12:00 AM US
Business Services 04/12/2024 12:50 PM 14/11/2024 12:00 AM GB
Agriculture and Food Production 04/12/2024 12:47 PM 04/12/2024 12:47 PM DE
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Business Services 28/11/2024 11:51 AM 23/10/2024 12:00 AM US
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Manufacturing 19/11/2024 11:52 AM 22/10/2024 12:00 AM IT
Financial Services 19/11/2024 11:51 AM 05/10/2024 12:00 AM US
Manufacturing 19/11/2024 11:48 AM 14/10/2024 12:00 AM US
Agriculture and Food Production 19/11/2024 11:45 AM 23/10/2024 12:00 AM DE
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Technology 29/10/2024 07:14 PM 10/10/2024 12:00 AM US
Business Services 29/10/2024 05:25 PM 09/10/2024 12:00 AM US
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Manufacturing 21/10/2024 10:47 PM 03/10/2024 12:00 AM US
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Healthcare 15/07/2024 04:07 PM 18/06/2024 12:00 AM US
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Business Services 15/07/2024 02:06 PM 07/06/2024 12:00 AM US
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Business Services 17/06/2024 04:12 PM 28/05/2024 12:00 AM GB
Manufacturing 17/06/2024 04:11 PM 16/05/2024 12:00 AM PL
Technology 17/06/2024 04:11 PM 07/06/2024 12:00 AM ES
Business Services 17/06/2024 12:12 PM 28/05/2024 12:00 AM VN
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Construction 06/06/2024 02:07 PM 13/05/2024 12:00 AM US
Healthcare 06/06/2024 02:06 PM 22/05/2024 12:00 AM US
Technology 06/06/2024 02:06 PM 03/05/2024 12:00 AM US
Business Services 06/06/2024 02:05 PM 06/06/2024 02:05 PM GB
Public Sector 06/06/2024 01:40 PM 03/06/2024 12:00 AM SE
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Agriculture and Food Production 21/05/2024 12:49 AM 10/04/2024 12:00 AM CA
Business Services 21/05/2024 12:46 AM 24/04/2024 12:00 AM IT
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Business Services 04/05/2024 12:28 PM 02/04/2024 12:00 AM US
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Technology 04/05/2024 12:26 PM 04/05/2024 12:26 PM CH
Business Services 04/05/2024 12:25 PM 07/05/2024 12:00 AM US
Business Services 04/05/2024 12:24 PM 19/04/2024 12:00 AM IT
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Transportation/Logistics 19/04/2024 12:43 PM 04/04/2024 12:00 AM CH
Manufacturing 19/04/2024 12:42 PM 04/04/2024 12:00 AM DE
Manufacturing 19/04/2024 12:41 PM 26/03/2024 12:00 AM US
Energy 17/04/2024 11:48 PM 02/04/2024 12:00 AM US
Manufacturing 09/04/2024 05:07 PM 26/03/2024 12:00 AM US
Healthcare 09/04/2024 05:06 PM 02/03/2024 12:00 AM US
Manufacturing 09/04/2024 05:06 PM 27/03/2024 12:00 AM US
Hospitality and Tourism 09/04/2024 05:05 PM 28/03/2024 12:00 AM GB
Healthcare 09/04/2024 05:04 PM 20/03/2024 12:00 AM US
Business Services 09/04/2024 05:03 PM 26/03/2024 12:00 AM US
Technology 09/04/2024 05:02 PM 27/02/2024 12:00 AM US
Manufacturing 09/04/2024 05:00 PM 28/03/2024 12:00 AM US
Business Services 09/04/2024 05:00 PM 28/03/2024 12:00 AM ZA
Business Services 09/04/2024 04:59 PM 07/03/2024 12:00 AM US
Business Services 09/04/2024 03:19 PM 04/03/2024 12:00 AM US
Transportation/Logistics 01/04/2024 05:53 PM 29/02/2024 12:00 AM GB
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Transportation/Logistics 27/03/2024 09:22 PM 27/03/2024 09:22 PM US
Manufacturing 27/03/2024 09:21 PM 21/02/2024 12:00 AM US
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Business Services 27/03/2024 09:18 PM 05/03/2024 12:00 AM US
Business Services 27/03/2024 07:26 PM 13/03/2024 12:00 AM US
Business Services 27/03/2024 07:25 PM 12/03/2024 12:00 AM US
Agriculture and Food Production 27/03/2024 07:25 PM 12/03/2024 12:00 AM US
Manufacturing 27/03/2024 07:24 PM 13/03/2024 12:00 AM DE
Manufacturing 27/03/2024 07:23 PM 13/03/2024 12:00 AM US
Business Services 27/03/2024 07:23 PM 13/03/2024 12:00 AM US
Manufacturing 27/03/2024 07:22 PM 19/03/2024 12:00 AM US
Business Services 27/03/2024 07:21 PM 19/03/2024 12:00 AM US
Business Services 27/03/2024 07:21 PM 19/03/2024 12:00 AM US
Business Services 27/03/2024 07:20 PM 06/03/2024 12:00 AM US
Business Services 22/03/2024 11:51 AM 05/03/2024 12:00 AM CA
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Transportation/Logistics 20/03/2024 05:47 PM 26/02/2024 12:00 AM US
Transportation/Logistics 20/03/2024 05:46 PM 20/03/2024 05:46 PM US
Business Services 20/03/2024 10:14 AM 23/02/2024 12:00 AM CH
Healthcare 18/03/2024 01:30 PM 18/03/2024 01:30 PM US
Business Services 14/03/2024 11:55 AM 16/02/2024 12:00 AM DE
Agriculture and Food Production 12/03/2024 11:44 PM 12/03/2024 11:44 PM BE
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Technology 12/03/2024 01:22 PM 21/02/2024 12:00 AM SE
Technology 12/03/2024 01:21 PM 20/02/2024 12:00 AM DE
Technology 12/03/2024 01:20 PM 29/02/2024 12:00 AM US
Business Services 12/03/2024 01:20 PM 28/02/2024 12:00 AM US
Technology 12/03/2024 01:19 PM 23/02/2024 12:00 AM US
Business Services 12/03/2024 01:19 PM 12/03/2024 01:19 PM GB
Business Services 12/03/2024 01:18 PM 27/02/2024 12:00 AM US
Business Services 12/03/2024 01:17 PM 01/03/2024 12:00 AM US
Business Services 12/03/2024 01:17 PM 07/03/2024 12:00 AM US
Technology 29/02/2024 10:17 PM 22/02/2024 12:00 AM AU
Business Services 29/02/2024 02:44 PM 20/02/2024 12:00 AM IN
Business Services 29/02/2024 02:44 PM 16/02/2024 12:00 AM GB
Technology 29/02/2024 02:43 PM 15/02/2024 12:00 AM CH
Manufacturing 29/02/2024 02:42 PM 14/02/2024 12:00 AM US
Transportation/Logistics 29/02/2024 02:42 PM 06/02/2024 12:00 AM US
Business Services 22/02/2024 07:19 PM 15/12/2023 12:00 AM CH
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Technology 22/02/2024 11:41 AM 09/02/2024 12:00 AM US
Transportation/Logistics 22/02/2024 11:40 AM 13/02/2024 12:00 AM US
Agriculture and Food Production 22/02/2024 11:40 AM 08/02/2024 12:00 AM GB
Business Services 22/02/2024 11:39 AM 08/02/2024 12:00 AM US
Business Services 22/02/2024 11:38 AM 07/02/2024 12:00 AM AU
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Business Services 13/02/2024 10:25 PM 06/02/2024 12:00 AM IT
Technology 13/02/2024 10:24 PM 06/02/2024 12:00 AM DE
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Financial Services 23/01/2024 07:24 PM 18/10/2023 12:00 AM US
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Healthcare 18/12/2023 01:07 PM 05/12/2023 12:00 AM US
Business Services 18/12/2023 01:06 PM 06/12/2023 12:00 AM GB
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Manufacturing 02/11/2023 01:00 PM 02/11/2023 01:00 PM ES
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Technology 01/11/2023 04:18 PM 01/11/2023 04:18 PM US
Manufacturing 01/11/2023 04:17 PM 01/11/2023 04:17 PM FR
Technology 01/11/2023 04:16 PM 01/11/2023 04:16 PM IT
Manufacturing 01/11/2023 04:15 PM 01/11/2023 04:15 PM US
Business Services 01/11/2023 04:14 PM 01/11/2023 04:14 PM GB
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Hospitality and Tourism 01/11/2023 01:10 PM 01/11/2023 01:10 PM GB
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Technology 01/11/2023 11:29 AM 01/11/2023 11:29 AM IT
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Hospitality and Tourism 17/10/2023 02:34 PM 17/10/2023 02:34 PM GB
Agriculture and Food Production 17/10/2023 02:34 PM 17/10/2023 02:34 PM
Technology 17/10/2023 02:33 PM 28/09/2023 12:00 AM IT
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Business Services 17/10/2023 02:32 PM 03/10/2023 12:00 AM IT
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Post breach actions

  • Call a NCSC Cyber Incident Response approved supplier Some NCSC providers will fund up to 48 hours of investigation into your incident.
  • Report the incident to Report Fraud
  • Locate your business continuity plan Work out what you can do without access to your systems and data.
  • Identify your business insurance contact details
Business woman contacting a Zensec ransomware recovery service

Who are we and what experience do we have in responding to cyber incidents?

We are accredited to ISO 27001 and recognised by the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).

We provide comprehensive cyber risk management services, with a core focus on Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR). Our capabilities are driven by a 24/7 Security Operations Centre and a dedicated in-house intelligence team that delivers timely, actionable threat reporting.

With decades of collective cyber security experience, we have the expertise to assume operational ownership of your entire IT security architecture – simplifying and strengthening cyber security across your business.

As an Assured Service Provider for Cyber Incident Response (CIR) at the Standard Level. This accreditation demonstrates our ability to deliver high-assurance, effective support in response to a wide range of cyber threats.

Your NCSC-approved supplier is a specialist crime scene investigator who will:

  1. Isolate and preserve your environment for forensic investigation.
  2.  Identify where the data has been duplicated and issue a legal takedown order.
  3. Identify your data, application and systems restore points. These might be at different points in time and will need to be carefully restored and reconstructed in a pristine environment.
  4.  Liaise with your business insurance company and if needed, with the Police.
  5. Advise you on notifying your customers of your situation.
  6. Rebuild your systems, restore your data and get you back to full operation. Note: This process can take between 2 weeks – 2 months.

 

Working with us

Our response process

Our team are ransomware recovery specialists with a proven, streamlined approach to resolving incidents quickly and effectively.

Step 1: Triage

We deploy our incident response team the same day. From the first call, we begin onboarding, introduce key stakeholders, set communication schedules, and start gathering critical information to guide the response.

Step 2: Investigation

DFIR (Digital Forensic Incident Response) teams investigate breaches to identify vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and system impacts from ransomware such as Data Loss (PII). We deliver clear forensic insights to guide mitigation.

Step 3: Contain

Our onsite and remote teams act fast to stop the attack in its tracks. That includes isolating affected systems, removing malicious code, and putting protections in place to prevent further spread or damage.

Step 4: Remediate & Eradicate

Once contained, we work to fully eliminate the threat. This includes fixing exploited vulnerabilities, restoring systems to a secure state, and ensuring no traces of the attack remain.

Step 5: Recover

Our incident response teams help get your business back to normal. We restore access to systems, recover data, and ensure services are safe, stable, and functioning, with minimal downtime.

Step 6: Post Incident

We conduct a full review of the incident response and recovery efforts. Together we assess what happened, what worked, and what can be improved, helping you build stronger defences for the future.

Forensic analysis to drive recovery

Our process includes a thorough digital forensic analysis from step two where the output becomes a central component of business recovery. This is because understanding the attack is of critical importance:

  • Informing an initial infection date

  • The extent and spread of infection

  • Data exfiltration having an impact on regulatory positions

  • Ensuring that the attacker and any tooling or artefacts they leave behind are eradicated

It is critical that the analysis of digital evidence is carried out to an agreed plan.

Maximising early root cause discovery and legal leverage

The process is purpose-built to uncover the root cause as early as possible, which is essential to inform remediation / eradication and recovery as well as supporting a legal take-down case if this is applicable. A legal take-down means we can assist in the legal enforcement that stops the criminals from publishing the data, thus undermining the ransom notice.

Our Digital Forensic and Incident Response (DFIR) teams maintain consistent communication throughout. Dedicated Incident Managers and technical engineering leads provide updates during the Cyber Incident Response journey, utilising risk registers and working within change management processes, all from triage through to post-incident, delivering successful business recovery.

Key take aways

  • You will not be able to access your systems or data.
  • It is advised to disconnect from the internet and shut down your systems, including PCs, to prevent further infections.
  • Your Office 365 system might also be compromised, allowing the attackers to monitor your responses. Avoid communicating with individuals through your primary email or team systems.
  • Threat actors typically infiltrate your system at least 2-4 weeks before you become aware of the attack. Your data will have already been exfiltrated. If your system is encrypted, this was not an overnight event.
  • Ransom demands in the UK typically range from £500,000 to £3 million, with some sectors, like education, facing demands that exceed £5 million
  • Paying the ransom may violate financial sanctions, which is a criminal offence and could result in a custodial sentence or further financial penalties.
  • If your data is sold or published online, it puts your customers and staff at risk, potentially implicating you in a Data Protection breach.
  • You will need to submit a data takedown request to the initial location where the data was transferred.
  • Do not overwrite the encrypted data. It is crucial to determine when the infection began and where the data was sent.
  • Avoid rebuilding from the latest backup, as it is likely to be infected.

Why should I trust Zensec to do this work rather than my IT team?

A forensic analysis needs to be meticulous and a clean restore and recovery requires a wealth of experience not normally available in an in-house team who must provide a broader range of IT support skills:

Internal IT teams don’t have the necessary skill set to resolve security encryption issues themselves. 

IT teams may recover to the same position with indicators of compromise ready to do it again… which can lead to another breach.

Internal teams are pressured to restore business operations and may recover before forensic analysis even begins, potentially destroying the crime scene before completion.

We can help

Frequently asked questions

Key information when you’re under pressure.

The average cost of a ransomware attack from a group like Black Basta ransomware is about £500,000. Smaller breaches, such as those involving stolen data from email accounts, can cost £50,000 or more. The main decision is whether to keep your environment preserved for forensic analysis or rush into a quick recovery. Fast action can reduce costs, but delays in detection or response often make things worse.

Cyber security insurance may help cover the costs of investigation, remediation, legal advice, business interruption, and sometimes ransom payments. Each policy is different and often requires careful validation. The insurance sector is now stricter on claims involving ransomware groups or critical systems. Always check what is covered and make sure your provider is on the NCSC’s approved list.

You may feel intense pressure to pay, especially with your files locked and stolen data at risk. However, paying a ransomware group like Black Basta operators rarely ensures a good result. Stolen data may still be published or sold, and repeat extortion attempts are common. The best option is to engage a cyber security incident response team with experience handling Black Basta ransomware.

The NCSC offers guidance on ransomware payments: NCSC ransomware advice

Important: Paying a ransom to individuals on the UK financial sanctions list is a criminal offence. This list changes often.
Check the latest list here: UK financial sanctions list

A ransomware attack by a group like Black Basta can be devastating. You may lose access to critical systems and files, halting essential business operations. Suppliers, customers, or business partners may also be affected. Backlogs, reputation damage, and lost trust are common. Returning to normal requires restoring systems, catching up on missed work, and updating your security measures. Ransomware is one of the most disruptive threats a business can face, second only to insolvency or receivership.

The NCSC is the UK National Cyber Security Centre. They provide cyber security guidance and support, helping to make the UK the safest place to live and work online. They have defined a Cyber Incident Response procedure and they have approved and accredited suppliers to provide this service.

https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/

As a recognised Assured Service Provider by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), Zensec provide comprehensive cyber risk management services that are designed to Protect, Detect & Mitigate cyber security threats across the UK.

Report Fraud is the UK's national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime. Whether you have been scammed, defrauded, or experienced cybercrime in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland, Report Fraud offers a central point of contact for information on fraud and financially motivated cybercrime.

https://www.reportfraud.police.uk/https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/

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