On July 6, 2024, the LockBit3 ransomware group listed Kontinu Consultancy B.V., operating as noab.nl, on its leak site, claiming that internal files had been exfiltrated from the Dutch consulting firm headquartered in Den Haag.
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Primary Disclosure Details
The LockBit3 leak-site posting explicitly names the company, provides its full physical address at Televisiestraat 204, 2525 LV Den Haag, Netherlands, its website https://noab.nl/, contact email info@noab.nl, and phone number +31 073 6141419. It states that the firm suffered a ransomware attack in which internal files were exfiltrated. The disclosure does not quantify the number of records affected, nor does it list specific data types beyond the general description of internal files. The posting follows the group’s standard format of announcing new victims and threatening further publication if demands are not met.
Why This Matters for You and Your Family
When a consultancy like noab.nl is breached, any client, employee, or partner whose information passed through its systems may now be exposed. Even though the exact contents remain undisclosed, ransomware operators routinely obtain contracts, invoices, personal correspondence, employee directories, and financial records. If your name, address, email, phone number, or financial details appear in those files, the information may now be in the hands of criminals who specialize in turning stolen data into profit. For ordinary families this can mean sudden spikes in targeted phishing, identity theft attempts, or demands for payment to prevent release of sensitive personal documents.
Doxxing and Identity-Chain Risks
Leak-site postings like this one accelerate doxxing chains. The attackers have already published the company’s physical address, website, and contact details, making it trivial for others to cross-reference employee names, client lists, or project documents that surface later. A single exposed email or phone number can link your professional identity to your personal accounts across social media, gaming platforms, and online services. These chains often lead to full identity profiles that include home addresses, family member names, and children’s online handles. Credential leaks from such incidents cascade into account takeovers, especially when the same passwords protect both corporate systems and personal or family gaming accounts.