Ransomware Alert: Incransom Strikes Oak Park & River Forest High School
Summary
On June 21, 2025, the ransomware group Incransom claimed responsibility for an attack targeting
Oak Park & River Forest High School, a U.S.-based educational institution. The attackers have threatened to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | Oak Park & River Forest High School |
| Domain | N/A |
| Country | USA |
| Attacking Group | Incransom |
| Date Reported | June 21, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “Sensitive data will be leaked unless a school representative contacts us through the specified channels.” |
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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Our goal is to inform organizations of emerging threats so they can take timely defensive action.
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