On October 24, 2023, the company Link Microtek appeared on the LockBit 3.0 ransomware leak site. The listing states that internal files were exfiltrated during a ransomware attack. The UK-based firm supplies high-specification radio frequency, microwave, and infrared systems for aerospace, defence, and commercial wireless applications. Anyone whose personal or employment data touched those systems may now be exposed.
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Details from the Leak Site
The LockBit 3.0 panel lists Link Microtek as a victim and claims that sensitive internal files were taken. The disclosure does not quantify how many records were involved, nor does it list specific data types beyond the broad statement of internal files exfiltrated. A countdown timer typical of the group’s extortion process was displayed, though the exact deadline and ransom amount are not publicly detailed on the mirror site. The primary source remains the onion link hosted on the LockBit infrastructure, archived via ransomware.live at http://lockbitapt2d73krlbewgv27tquljgxr33xbwwsp6rkyieto7u4ncead.onion/post/DKo8qc7VWfFYVt32653823677f951.
Why This Matters for You and Your Family
When a defence-adjacent supplier is breached, the ripple effects reach ordinary people. Employees, contractors, customers, and their families can find names, addresses, phone numbers, or employment details exposed. That information often travels from one breach to the next. If you or a family member has ever worked with Link Microtek, supplied components to them, or had your details stored in their vendor or HR files, your personal data may already be in attackers’ hands. The breach also highlights how even specialised engineering firms become targets, putting household finances and identities at risk long after the initial incident.
Doxxing and Identity-Chain Risks
Stolen internal files frequently contain spreadsheets that link employee names to personal email addresses, phone numbers, and sometimes family contact details. Attackers chain this data with information from other breaches to build complete identity profiles. A seemingly harmless work document can expose not only your current address but also previous residences, relatives’ names, and even children’s dates of birth. These chains fuel spear-phishing, SIM-swapping attempts, and long-term identity theft. Public reporting on LockBit shows they routinely publish or sell such data when victims refuse payment, increasing the chance that your information ends up on multiple dark-web markets.