Summary
On July 16, 2025, the ransomware group SafePay claimed responsibility for an attack targeting
Ashland Public Schools (ashland.k12.ma.us), a U.S.-based educational institution.
According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | Ashland Public Schools |
| Domain | ashland.k12.ma.us |
| Country | USA |
| Attacking Group | SafePay |
| 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 Ashland Public Schools
Ashland Public Schools is a reputable educational institution in the USA, committed to providing quality education to its students. However, like many organizations, it is not immune to cyber threats.
About SafePay
The SafePay group is known for targeting various sectors with ransomware attacks, aiming to extract sensitive data and demand ransoms. Their tactics involve encryption of data and threats of public release.
Proactive Response to Ransomware Threats
In today’s digital landscape, organizations must take proactive measures to safeguard against ransomware attacks. Darkweb monitoring is a crucial step in identifying potential threats early. By leveraging tools like the email breach checker, organizations can monitor for breached data and take timely action. Protect your organization by staying informed and vigilant against cyber threats.
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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