Summary
On October 2, 2025, the ransomware group Sinobi claimed responsibility for an attack targeting
American Association on Health and Disability (aahd.us), a U.S.-based organization focused on enhancing health for individuals with disabilities.
According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | American Association on Health and Disability |
| Domain | aahd.us |
| Country | USA |
| Attacking Group | Sinobi |
| Date Reported | October 2, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “The full leak will be published soon, unless a company representative contacts us via the channels provided.” |
The American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) is dedicated to improving health for individuals with disabilities through advocacy, research, and public health initiatives. The organization plays a pivotal role in disseminating information and resources, contributing to health equity for persons with disabilities.
The Sinobi ransomware group is notorious for targeting healthcare organizations, exploiting vulnerabilities to extract sensitive data, and demanding negotiations to prevent its release.
Proactive measures against such threats include robust cybersecurity practices and darkweb monitoring. Utilizing tools like email breach checkers, such as the one available at MSP Dark Intel, can help organizations monitor and protect sensitive data from potential breaches.
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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