Cybersecurity articles tagged #Data Extortion on RuntimeRebel.https://runtimerebel.comhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/licking-county-pays-1m-ransom-to-embargo-group-over-data-thefthttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/licking-county-pays-1m-ransom-to-embargo-group-over-data-theftLicking County, Ohio, reportedly paid $1 million to the Embargo extortion group to prevent the leak of sensitive data, highlighting risks to local governments.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:26:51 GMTEmbargo RansomwareLicking CountyData ExtortionGovernment Securityhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/prinz-eugen-ransomware-prioritizes-recent-files-to-maximize-impacthttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/prinz-eugen-ransomware-prioritizes-recent-files-to-maximize-impactPrinz Eugen ransomware targets files modified within 30 days to disrupt active operations, using a Go-based encrypter and unconventional ransom demands.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:37:29 GMTPrinz EugenRansomwareGolangFile EncryptionData Extortionhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/unc3753-vishing-and-physical-intrusions-fuel-u-s-data-extortionhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/unc3753-vishing-and-physical-intrusions-fuel-u-s-data-extortionMandiant identifies UNC3753 targeting U.S. legal and financial sectors through sophisticated vishing and physical breaches to execute data theft extortion.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:43:30 GMTUNC3753VishingPhysical SecurityMandiantData ExtortionFinancial Sectorhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/silent-ransom-group-callback-phishing-targets-us-law-firmshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/silent-ransom-group-callback-phishing-targets-us-law-firmsSilent Ransom Group (Luna Moth) is using callback phishing and legitimate remote access tools to extort U.S. law firms without using file-encrypting ransomware.Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:35:17 GMTSilent Ransom GroupLuna MothCallback PhishingLaw FirmsData Extortionhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/shinyhunters-extorts-instructure-3-65tb-canvas-lms-data-breach-analysishttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/shinyhunters-extorts-instructure-3-65tb-canvas-lms-data-breach-analysisInstructure reaches an agreement with ShinyHunters after a massive 3.65TB data breach affecting Canvas LMS users across thousands of educational institutions.Tue, 12 May 2026 09:05:00 GMTInstructureCanvas LMSShinyHuntersData ExtortionEducation Sectorhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/ransomhouse-claims-trellix-breach-internal-data-leak-analysishttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/ransomhouse-claims-trellix-breach-internal-data-leak-analysisThe RansomHouse extortion group claims to have breached Trellix internal systems. Analyze the potential impact of this security vendor compromise and mitigation steps.Fri, 08 May 2026 08:39:16 GMTRansomHouseTrellixData ExtortionCybersecurity Vendor Breachhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/canvas-platform-breach-extortion-threatens-275m-student-datahttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/canvas-platform-breach-extortion-threatens-275m-student-dataA cybercrime group's data extortion attack on the Canvas education platform disrupted services and threatens to leak data from 275 million students and faculty.Fri, 08 May 2026 05:05:42 GMTCanvasEducation SectorData ExtortionRansom DemandStudent Datahttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/karakurt-extortion-gang-negotiator-sentenced-to-8-5-years-in-prisonhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/karakurt-extortion-gang-negotiator-sentenced-to-8-5-years-in-prisonA Latvian national and key negotiator for the Karakurt extortion gang has been sentenced to 102 months for his role in U.S.-based data theft operations.Tue, 05 May 2026 12:36:56 GMTKarakurtRansomwareData ExtortionContiCybercrime Lawhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/european-commission-confirms-europa-eu-data-breach-by-shinyhuntershttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/european-commission-confirms-europa-eu-data-breach-by-shinyhuntersThe European Commission confirms a data breach of the Europa.eu platform after the ShinyHunters group claimed the theft of 1.2 GB of internal database records.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:41:32 GMTShinyHuntersEuropean CommissionEuropa EuData Extortion