CoinbaseCartel Claims to Have Targeted Biotech Startup Neochromosome
Summary
A ransomware claim attributed to coinbasecartel alleges that Neochromosome's systems were encrypted and data exfiltrated, with payment demanded and synthetic chromosome design data threatened with release. The record was monitored by ransomware[.]live.
Key points
- The record names San Francisco-based biotech startup Neochromosome as the alleged victim.
- The claim is attributed to ransomware actor coinbasecartel.
- The actor allegedly encrypted systems and exfiltrated data.
- The claim alleges payment was demanded in exchange for decryption keys and that synthetic chromosome design data was threatened with release.
- The post says it is based on the actor's public claims and that the information could not be confirmed.
Article Details
- Victim
- Neochromosome
- Claim Date
- 2026-03-15
- Encryption Status
- The coinbasecartel claim alleges systems were encrypted; this is unconfirmed.
- Exfiltration Status
- The coinbasecartel claim alleges data was exfiltrated; this is unconfirmed.
- Exfiltrated Data
- The claim says stolen design data related to synthetic chromosomes was exfiltrated; this is unconfirmed.
- Ransom Demand
- Payment was reportedly demanded in exchange for decryption keys; no amount is specified.
- Leak Status
- The claim threatened release of the data; publication is not reported.