Summary
On October 3, 2025, the ransomware group ShinyHunters publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting
United Parcel Service (UPS) (ups.com), a U.S.-based multinational company specializing in logistics and courier delivery services.
According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | United Parcel Service (UPS) |
| Domain | ups.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 United Parcel Service (UPS)
United Parcel Service (UPS) is a renowned American multinational company specializing in logistics, courier delivery services, and supply chain management solutions. Founded in 1907 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, UPS delivers over 20 million packages daily to more than 220 countries and territories worldwide.
About ShinyHunters
ShinyHunters is a notorious hacking group known for targeting and leaking large databases of information from various organizations across the globe. They have been linked to numerous high-profile cyberattacks focusing on data breaches and extortion.
Proactive Response to Ransomware Threats
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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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