CI Scientific

Summary

The Lynx ransomware group listed CI Scientific, a New South Wales-based laboratory and industrial equipment supplier, on its darknet leak site in March 2025. The attackers claimed to have stolen 81 gigabytes of data, including human resources information from the company that provides equipment supply, repair, maintenance, and calibration services to organisations across Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific region.

What Happened

On 11 March 2025, Lynx ransomware group listed CI Scientific on its darknet leak site, claiming to have exfiltrated 81 gigabytes of company data. The stolen information reportedly includes human resources records and other business data from the NSW-headquartered firm, which specialises in supplying, repairing, maintaining, and calibrating scientific and industrial equipment for laboratory and industrial clients.

Impact on Individuals

The breach potentially affects employees of CI Scientific, with the attackers claiming to have accessed human resources information. The full extent of affected individuals and the specific nature of compromised personal data has not been publicly disclosed.

Organisational Response

CI Scientific has not made public statements regarding the incident. The company serves as a leading supplier to organisations in Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific region, providing laboratory and industrial instrumentation and calibration services.