Summary
On October 3, 2025, the ransomware group ShinyHunters publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting GAP, INC., a U.S.-based multinational clothing and accessories retailer. The threat actors have threatened to expose sensitive data unless their demands are met.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | GAP, INC. |
| 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 GAP, INC.
GAP, INC. is an American multinational clothing and accessories retailer founded in 1969 in San Francisco, California. The company operates several well-known brands, including Banana Republic, Old Navy, and Athleta. Known for its casual style, GAP is one of the largest apparel retailers in the world.
About ShinyHunters
ShinyHunters is a notorious cybercriminal group known for targeting large organizations and demanding ransoms for stolen data. Their attacks often involve leaking data on the dark web if their demands are not met.
Proactive Measures Against Ransomware Threats
Organizations must take proactive steps to protect against ransomware threats. Dark web monitoring is essential for identifying and mitigating potential data breaches. Utilize tools like the domain breach scan to monitor your company’s data exposure and stay ahead of 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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