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Ransomware Victim Financial Services

44North

Ransomware attack by Silentransomgroup ยท Disclosed May 6, 2025 ยท ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States

44northbenefits.com

Date Disclosed
May 6, 2025
2025
Threat Group
Silentransomgroup
118 total victims
Country
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States
Industry
Financial Services

Incident Analysis

44North was targeted by Silentransomgroup ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 118 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on May 6, 2025, when 44North appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

44North is based in United States , operating in the Financial Services sector. United States ranks #1 globally for ransomware attacks, with 8,987 victims in our database.

Sector context: Financial sector organisations are targeted for their access to funds, sensitive financial data, and the reputational damage a public breach can cause. Regulatory requirements also increase recovery costs.

Silentransomgroup typically employs a double extortion model: first exfiltrating sensitive data from the victim's systems, then deploying ransomware to encrypt files. Victims face two simultaneous threats โ€” paying to restore access and paying to prevent publication of stolen data. The group's leak site publishes victim names and exfiltrated data as leverage.

Data source: This incident record is sourced from public ransomware group leak site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. Disclosure date reflects when the victim was published on the leak site, which may differ from the initial date of compromise. This platform does not publish or link to stolen data. Last data update: Aug 4, 2026 14:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was 44North attacked by ransomware?

Yes. 44North was listed as a victim of the Silentransomgroup ransomware group on May 6, 2025. The organisation is based in United States and operates in the Financial Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked 44North?

44North was attacked by Silentransomgroup ransomware. Silentransomgroup is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 118 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the 44North ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on 44North was disclosed on May 6, 2025. This date reflects when the victim was published on the threat group's leak site, which may differ from the actual date of initial compromise.

What data was stolen in the 44North ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from 44North has not been independently verified by this platform. Ransomware groups typically exfiltrate data before encrypting systems and use the threat of publication to pressure victims. As a Financial Services organisation, 44North likely held financial records, client data, and transaction histories.

How can organisations protect against Silentransomgroup attacks?

To defend against Silentransomgroup and similar threat actors, organisations should: maintain regular offline backups tested for restoration; implement network segmentation to limit lateral movement; deploy multi-factor authentication on all remote access; use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools; conduct regular phishing and security awareness training; and monitor threat intelligence feeds for indicators of compromise (IOCs) associated with active groups.