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Queensland-based accountants Ryan Harvie McEnery has been listed on a darknet leak site, with allegedly stolen data to be published within days.
The Blacklock ransomware gang, which previously operated under the moniker El Dorado, has listed Toowong-based accounting firm Ryan Harvie McEnery on its darknet leak site and is threatening to publish the company’s alleged data shortly.
The gang claimed the attack in a 6 June post. Blacklock has not shared any other details of the attack, noting in the leak post that it will be published sometime around 15 June.
According to a counter on the leak site, the Ryan Harvie McEnery leak post has been viewed 114 times as of the time of publication.
Cyber Daily has reached out to Ryan Harvie McEnery but has yet to receive a response.
El Dorado first emerged in March 2024 before transitioning to operate under the name BlackLock in 2024. It is a ransomware-as-a-service operation that aggressively markets itself on Russian language hacking forums such as RAMP, using double extortion techniques to land a payday. BlackLock’s most recent alleged Australian victim was also listed at the same time – Solar City Tyres.
According to the gang’s ransom note, it is entirely apolitical.
“Your files have been stolen from your network and encrypted with a strong algorithm,” the note said.
“We work for money and are not associated with politics. All you need to do is contact us and pay.”
Based in Toowong, Queensland, Ryan Harvie McEnery offers a range of accounting services, including advice on taxation, superannuation, business valuations, and auditing and assurance.
“The firm prides itself on its technical ability and also operates technical support services to other accounting firms across Australia from the Sunshine Coast all the way to Melbourne,” the firm’s About page said.
David Hollingworth has been writing about technology for over 20 years, and has worked for a range of print and online titles in his career. He is enjoying getting to grips with cyber security, especially when it lets him talk about Lego.
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