Summary
On October 3, 2025, the ransomware group ShinyHunters targeted Kering, a leading luxury brand group based in France. The group allegedly threatened to release sensitive data from renowned brands like Gucci, Balenciaga, and Brioni unless their demands are met.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | Kering |
| Domain | kering.com |
| Country | France |
| Attacking Group | ShinyHunters |
| Date Reported | October 3, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “The full leak will be published soon unless a representative contacts us.” |
Kering is a global luxury group managing brands like Gucci, Balenciaga, and Brioni. ShinyHunters, known for targeting high-profile organizations, has threatened to release sensitive information unless Kering complies with their demands.
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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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