Summary
On October 3, 2025, the ransomware group ShinyHunters publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting Chanel, a renowned French luxury fashion house. According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | Chanel |
| Country | France |
| 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 Chanel
Chanel is a renowned French luxury fashion house founded by designer Coco Chanel in 1910. Specializing in women’s haute couture, ready-to-wear clothes, luxury goods, and fashion accessories, Chanel has a significant influence in the world of fashion. In addition to its clothing line, Chanel also produces fragrances, most notably No. 5, and high-end cosmetic products. The company’s logo, two interlocked C’s, is globally recognizable.
About ShinyHunters
ShinyHunters is a notorious cybercriminal group known for targeting high-profile companies and demanding ransoms in exchange for not releasing sensitive data. They have been linked to several significant data breaches and are active participants in the dark web economy.
Proactive Response to Ransomware Threats
In an era where cyber threats are increasingly prevalent, organizations must adopt proactive measures to protect their data. Dark web monitoring is crucial for identifying potential threats before they result in significant damage. Utilizing tools like the email breach checker can help organizations keep an eye on potential breaches and secure their systems more effectively.
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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