Lynx Ransomware
ActiveThreat actor group tracked in the global ransomware database · Last disclosure: Mar 26, 2026
Threat Actor Analysis
Lynx is a ransomware threat group that has disclosed 397 victims in publicly accessible leak site data, representing 2.4% of all ransomware attacks tracked in this database. The earliest victim disclosure attributed to Lynx in our dataset dates to March 2026.
Geographically, Lynx has targeted organisations in 43 countries. The most frequently targeted nation is United States with 178 victim organisations. Other heavily targeted nations include United Kingdom, Canada, Germany.
Industry-wise, Lynx shows a concentration in the Education sector. These industries are frequently targeted because they manage sensitive data, critical operations, or have lower tolerance for operational downtime — conditions that increase ransom payment likelihood.
Like most modern ransomware operations, Lynx likely employs a double extortion model: encrypting victim files while simultaneously exfiltrating data, creating dual pressure to pay the ransom. Victim organisations that refuse payment face having their data published on the group's dark web leak site.
Note: This profile is generated from public leak site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. Data is updated automatically. The victim table below shows the 1 most recent cached victims; the total victim count (397) reflects the complete database.
Recent Victim Disclosures (1 cached of 397 total)
| # | Organization | Country | Sector | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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🇺🇸 United States | Education | Mar 26, 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lynx ransomware?
Lynx is a ransomware threat group that has claimed 397 victims since its first known activity in March 2026. The group operates by infiltrating target networks, exfiltrating data, encrypting files, and threatening to publish stolen data on a dark web leak site if the ransom is not paid.
How many victims has Lynx attacked?
Lynx has claimed 397 victims in our database, representing 2.4% of all tracked ransomware attacks. The most targeted countries are United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany.
Which countries does Lynx target?
Lynx has attacked organizations in 43 countries. The top targeted countries are: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany.
Which industries does Lynx target?
Lynx most frequently targets the Education sectors based on victim disclosures in our database.
Is Lynx still active?
Lynx's most recent victim disclosure in our database was on March 26, 2026. Ransomware groups frequently rebrand or go dormant; monitor this page and our ransomware map for the latest activity.