Summary
On October 8, 2025, the ransomware group Incransom publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting
Chapter 13 Texas (planoch13.com), a U.S.-based organization specializing in bankruptcy management.
According to the threat actor’s post, they have over 150GB of private data and intend to release it unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | Chapter 13 Texas |
| Domain | planoch13.com |
| Country | USA |
| Attacking Group | Incransom |
| Date Reported | October 8, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “We have over 150GB of private data, ranging from employee data to customer and partner data. The management of planoch13.com has completely ignored us. You have 24 hours before we publish.” |
About the Company
Chapter 13 Texas is a crucial player in managing bankruptcy cases, providing essential services to individuals and businesses in financial distress. This attack could severely impact their operations and client trust.
About the Threat Actor Group
Incransom is an emerging ransomware group known for its aggressive tactics and large-scale data breaches. Their attacks are characterized by significant data exfiltration and public exposure threats.
Proactive Response to Ransomware Threats
Organizations must adopt proactive measures to mitigate ransomware threats. Dark web monitoring can provide early warnings of potential exposures, allowing for timely responses. Utilizing services such as the domain breach scan at mspdarkintel.com can help companies keep an eye on their vulnerabilities and take action before serious damage occurs.
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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