Summary
On October 5, 2025, the ransomware group ShinyHunters publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting
S&P Global (spglobal.com), a U.S.-based company known for providing market intelligence and analytics.
According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | S&P Global |
| Domain | spglobal.com |
| Country | USA |
| Attacking Group | ShinyHunters |
| Date Reported | October 5, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “The full leak will be published soon, unless a company representative contacts us via the channels provided.” |
About S&P Global
S&P Global is a leading American company that offers high-quality market intelligence, credit ratings, data, and insights to aid informed decision-making across various sectors like energy, finance, commodities, and technology. The company operates through several divisions, including S&P Global Ratings and S&P Global Market Intelligence.
About ShinyHunters
ShinyHunters is a notorious cybercriminal group known for targeting large organizations through sophisticated ransomware attacks, often threatening to leak sensitive information to coerce victims into meeting their demands.
Proactive Response to Ransomware Threats
Organizations can mitigate the risk of ransomware attacks by implementing proactive measures, including continuous darkweb monitoring to detect potential threats early. Utilizing tools like the email breach checker at MSP Dark Intel helps companies remain vigilant and protect their sensitive data from unauthorized access.
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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