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📅 Date: 2025-02-21 14:46:01
🚨 Title: Stateside Falls Victim to INC RANSOM Ransomware
🛡️ Victim Country: USA
🏭 Victim Industry: Capital Markets/Hedge Fund/Private Equity
🏢 Victim Organization: Stateside
🌐 Victim Site: statesideseattle.com
📜 Category: Ransomware
🔗 Claim: http://incblog6qu4y4mm4zvw5nrmue6qbwtgjsxpw6b7ixzssu36tsajldoad.onion/blog/disclosures/67b88382576c6c7178c5fe8c
🕵️♂️ Threat Actor: INC RANSOM
🌍 Network: Tor
📝 What Happened?
INC RANSOM has claimed responsibility for hacking and encrypting the systems of Stateside Entertainment, a company specializing in monetizing tax credits for the Georgia entertainment industry.
Key details from the leak:
- Total Affected Files: 41,097 files (≈ 64.96 GB) stolen
- Directories Affected: 13,528 directories, totaling over 2.1 TB in free space
- Ransom Group Threatens Public Disclosure
Stateside facilitates film tax credit trading, making them a financially attractive target for ransomware gangs.
📊 Compromised Access Details
- Sensitive Financial & Tax Credit Data – Potential for fraud & resale
- Corporate & CPA Records – Possible exposure of tax filings & legal documents
- Operational Disruptions – Risk of business downtime and financial loss
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⚠ Implications
- Financial Fraud Risks – Stolen tax credit data could be misused for fraudulent claims
- Regulatory & Compliance Risks – Stateside may face legal issues due to leaked financial data
- Reputational Damage – Stakeholder trust could be severely impacted
🔧 Recommended Actions
- Activate Incident Response Plan – Immediately contain & investigate the attack
- Credential Resets & System Hardening – Update all credentials and enforce MFA
- Monitor for Dark Web Activity – Track INC RANSOM’s leak portal for further disclosures
- Engage Legal & Compliance Teams – Assess regulatory obligations for exposed financial data
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