Chaos Claims Smyth Companies Data Theft, Threatens 1,000 GB Disclosure
Summary
A ransomware.live record says Chaos claims to have exfiltrated data from Smyth Companies (smythco[.]com) and threatens to disclose 1,000 GB unless a 24-hour settlement deadline is met. The claim is unconfirmed.
Key points
- The record identifies Smyth Companies, LLC as the named victim and Chaos as the ransomware actor.
- Chaos claims it exfiltrated high-value corporate data; the article does not independently verify the claim.
- The actor reportedly says private negotiations are closed and sets a 24-hour settlement window.
- The claim threatens disclosure of 1,000 GB of internal data if the deadline passes.
Article Details
- Victim
- Smyth Companies, LLC
- Victim Domain
- smythco.com
- Claim Date
- 2025-02-19
- Encryption Status
- Unknown; the source does not report whether data was encrypted.
- Exfiltration Status
- Claimed by Chaos; the source says the group reported successful exfiltration, but the claim is unverified.
- Exfiltrated Data
- Chaos claimed to have exfiltrated high-value corporate data and threatened to disclose internal data.
- Ransom Demand
- Chaos demanded settlement within 24 hours; no monetary amount was stated.
- Leak Status
- Threatened: Chaos said it would fully disclose 1000 GB of internal data if the deadline passed. The source does not confirm publication.