Pear Claims Island Networks as a Ransomware Victim in Jamaica

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Summary

Pear reportedly claims it targeted Jamaica-based Island Networks, which provides business internet, cybersecurity and home Wi-Fi services. The claim is unconfirmed.

Key points

  • The record identifies Island Networks, a technology provider in Jamaica, as the claimed victim.
  • The claim is attributed to the Pear ransomware group and linked to its listed source.
  • The post says the group targeted the company but provides no independently verified evidence of compromise or impact.
  • The record lists August 20, 2026, as the publication date and August 22, 2026, as the discovery date.

Article Details

Victim
Island Networks
Claim Date
2026-08-20
Encryption Status
Unknown
Exfiltration Status
Unknown
Exfiltrated Data
Not disclosed
Ransom Demand
Unknown
Leak Status
Claim attributed to pear; the source says the claim is unverified.

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