Summary
On July 12, 2025, the ransomware group Incransom publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting Albemarle County Public Schools (k12albemarle.org), a U.S.-based educational institution. According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | Albemarle County Public Schools |
| Domain | k12albemarle.org |
| Country | USA |
| Attacking Group | Incransom |
| Date Reported | July 12, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “The full leak will be published soon, unless a company representative contacts us via the channels provided.” |
Company and Threat Actor Information
Albemarle County Public Schools is committed to providing high-quality education and fostering strong relationships with families and communities to ensure the success of every student. The organization has a significant presence in the education sector in the USA.
Incransom is a notorious ransomware group known for its aggressive tactics in targeting various sectors, including education. They are infamous for threatening to release sensitive data unless their ransom demands are met.
Proactive Response to Ransomware Threats
Organizations can proactively respond to such ransomware threats through darkweb monitoring. Keeping an eye on potentially compromised data on the dark web can prevent further damage and enable quicker response actions. It is crucial to regularly check for data breaches using tools like the email breach checker available at https://mspdarkintel.com/domain-breach-scan to maintain vigilance over your organization’s data security.
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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