Summary
On October 3, 2025, the ransomware group Radar announced an attack on Capital Reinforcing LTD (crsteel.net), a steel fabricator based in Birkenhead, England. The threat actors have threatened to leak sensitive data unless contacted for negotiations.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | Capital Reinforcing LTD |
| Domain | crsteel.net |
| Country | UK |
| Attacking Group | Radar |
| Date Reported | October 3, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “The full leak will be published soon, unless a company representative contacts us via the channels provided.” |
About Capital Reinforcing LTD
Capital Reinforcing LTD is a prominent steel fabricator located in Birkenhead, England. They are well-known for their contributions to major construction projects across the UK. The company’s operations are crucial to the construction sector, making this ransomware attack a significant threat to its business continuity and data security.
About the Radar Group
Radar is a notorious ransomware group known for targeting construction and industrial sectors. Their attacks usually involve encrypting sensitive data and demanding ransom payments in exchange for decryption keys. Radar’s tactics often include threats of data leaks if their demands are not met.
Proactive Response to Ransomware Threats
To effectively combat ransomware threats like those from the Radar group, organizations must adopt proactive cybersecurity measures. One crucial strategy is darkweb monitoring, which helps identify and mitigate potential threats before they escalate. Utilizing tools such as the email breach checker at MSP DarkIntel can assist companies in monitoring breaches and safeguarding their data.
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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