Summary
On October 3, 2025, the ransomware group ShinyHunters publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting
Aeroméxico, Mexico’s leading airline. According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | Aeroméxico |
| Domain | |
| Country | Mexico |
| 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 Aeroméxico
Aeroméxico is Mexico’s flag carrier and a major international airline. Established in 1934, it operates scheduled services to more than 90 destinations across several continents. Known for its high-quality services, Aeroméxico is a key player in the aviation industry.
About ShinyHunters
ShinyHunters is a notorious cybercriminal group known for targeting companies globally and demanding ransoms under the threat of data exposure. The group has been linked to several high-profile data breaches.
How to Proactively Respond to Such Threats
Organizations can proactively respond to ransomware threats by implementing robust cybersecurity measures, conducting regular security audits, and monitoring dark web activities. Dark web monitoring is crucial in identifying potential threats and compromised data early on. Use the domain-breach-scan to keep an eye on your company’s exposure and enhance your cybersecurity posture.
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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