Summary
On October 9, 2025, the ransomware group SpaceBears publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting Grúas Roxu (gruporoxu.com), a Spanish company specializing in lifting machinery rental. According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | Grúas Roxu |
| Domain | gruporoxu.com |
| Country | Spain |
| Attacking Group | SpaceBears |
| Date Reported | October 9, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “The leak was made possible by these companies: Gesimde Asociados S.L, Ausil, Esnova. Database includes personal information of employees and clients, financial documents.” |
Grúas Roxu, established in 1978, is the parent company of the Roxu Group and is a leading company in Asturias and one of the top lifting machinery rental companies in Spain. Their services include rental of lifting machinery with an operator, advisory services, and planning of civil and public work assemblies.
The SpaceBears group is known for its sophisticated ransomware attacks, often targeting large organizations with significant data troves. Their attack on Grúas Roxu highlights the ongoing threat posed by ransomware groups and underscores the importance of robust cybersecurity measures.
Proactive Response
Organizations can proactively respond to such threats by implementing comprehensive darkweb monitoring. Monitoring can provide early warning signs of data breaches and potential threats, allowing companies to take swift action. Using tools like the Domain Breach Scan can help organizations keep an eye on their data security and prevent unauthorized access.
Recommendations
- Monitor your domains and email addresses for exposure using reputable threat intelligence tools.
- Conduct a full compromise assessment and incident response drill internally.
- Verify backups and ensure they are offline and ransomware-resistant.
- Educate staff on phishing, social engineering, and lateral movement techniques used by groups like Qilin.
- Engage with cyber forensics and legal counsel before initiating contact with threat actors.
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Disclaimer
The MSPDarkIntel team does not engage in the exfiltration, downloading, taking, hosting, viewing, reposting, or disclosure of any stolen information.
All breach data reported here is sourced from publicly available threat intelligence feeds for awareness and early-warning purposes only.
Our goal is to inform organizations of emerging threats so they can take timely defensive action.
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