Arcusmedia Strikes Assetlabs in Devastating Ransomware Attack

Ransomware

Summary

On July 5, 2025, the ransomware group Arcusmedia publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting
Assetlabs (assetlabs.com), a Canadian company specializing in data intelligence platforms.
According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.


Incident Report

FieldDetails
TargetAssetlabs
Domainassetlabs.com
CountryCanada
Attacking GroupArcusmedia
Date ReportedJuly 5, 2025
Threat Actor Statement“Days00006666Hours22222222Minutes33334444Seconds33335555”

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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