Summary
On July 12, 2025, the ransomware group Nova publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting
Ensemble Montplaisir, a French institution providing tertiary education and short courses for adults. According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | Ensemble Montplaisir |
| Domain | |
| Country | France |
| Attacking Group | Nova |
| 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.” |
About Ensemble Montplaisir
Ensemble Montplaisir is a well-known educational institution in France, offering a variety of long-term and short-term courses in tertiary education. It plays a significant role in the education sector, providing essential skills and training to its students.
About Nova
Nova is a notorious ransomware group known for targeting various sectors globally. They have made headlines for their sophisticated attacks and their demands for ransom payments to prevent data leaks.
Proactive Response to Ransomware Threats
Organizations can proactively respond to ransomware threats by implementing darkweb monitoring to detect potential breaches early. Utilizing tools such as the email breach checker at MSP Dark Intel can help keep an eye on potential vulnerabilities within their domains and protect sensitive data from exposure.
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
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Our goal is to inform organizations of emerging threats so they can take timely defensive action.
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