Summary
On October 3, 2025, the notorious ransomware group ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for a cyber attack targeting
HBO Max (hbomax.com), a leading U.S.-based streaming service. According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | HBO Max |
| Domain | hbomax.com |
| Country | USA |
| Attacking Group | ShinyHunters |
| Date Reported | October 3, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “The full leak will be published soon, unless a company representative contacts us via the channels provided.” |
About HBO Max
HBO Max is a premium streaming service offered by Home Box Office, Inc., a subsidiary of WarnerMedia Entertainment. Launched in 2020, it delivers a vast library of personalized content like original series, theatrical films, and specials directly to viewers. It combines HBO’s content with shows, movies, and originals from Warner Bros., DC, CNN, TNT, TBS, and more.
About ShinyHunters
ShinyHunters is a notorious cybercriminal group known for targeting large corporations and leaking sensitive data to the public or selling it on dark web forums. They have been responsible for several high-profile data breaches in recent years.
Proactive Response to Threats
Organizations can proactively respond to such threats by engaging in dark web monitoring. This strategy helps identify potential data leaks and vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by threat actors. To keep an eye on potential breaches, companies can use tools like the email breach checker available at https://mspdarkintel.com/domain-breach-scan.
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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