Summary
On July 16, 2025, the ransomware group BlackByte publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting HELP of Southern Nevada (helpsonv.org), a U.S.-based organization dedicated to providing assistance to families and individuals. The threat actor has threatened to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | HELP of Southern Nevada |
| Domain | helpsonv.org |
| Country | USA |
| Attacking Group | BlackByte |
| Date Reported | July 16, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “The full leak will be published soon, unless a company representative contacts us via the channels provided.” |
About HELP of Southern Nevada
HELP of Southern Nevada provides assistance to families and individuals in overcoming barriers to self-sufficiency through various direct services, training, and referrals to community resources. Their offerings include adult and family housing programs, behavioral health services, and a diaper bank, among others.
About BlackByte
BlackByte is a notorious ransomware group known for targeting organizations across various sectors, demanding ransoms in exchange for not releasing stolen data.
Proactive Response to Ransomware Threats
To proactively respond to such threats, organizations should implement darkweb monitoring to identify data leaks early. Using tools like the email breach checker is crucial to keeping an eye on potential breaches affecting your company.
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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