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Adichunchanagiri Institute Of Technology

Listed by Kryptos on · organisation based in India

aitckm.edu.in

Disclosed
Oct 24, 2025
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Kryptos
5 victims listed
Country
India
#8 most targeted
Sector
Education

ThreatAI analysis

Compiled from this incident record and the threat intelligence profile for Kryptos. Figures and technique mappings are quoted from the source data, not inferred.

About the Kryptos group

Kryptos is a small ransomware group first observed in October 2025, conducting simultaneous attacks across North America and Oceania on its debut day with a focus on professional, technical, and legal service sectors, with only 3 known documented victims. Kryptos has listed 5 victims since October 2025.

Incident analysis

Adichunchanagiri Institute Of Technology was listed by Kryptos ransomware, a group with 5 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on October 24, 2025.

Adichunchanagiri Institute Of Technology is based in India and operates in the Education sector. India ranks #8 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 497 victims in this database.

Sector context. Educational institutions often have under-resourced IT security teams and hold large amounts of student and faculty personal data, making them attractive targets for ransomware groups.

Kryptos typically follows a double extortion model: data is exfiltrated from the victim's systems before files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished. The leak site, where this listing appeared, is the lever for the second demand.

Source. Public leak-site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. The disclosure date is when the listing was published, which can differ from the date of compromise. This site does not publish or link to stolen data. Last updated .

Frequently asked questions

Was Adichunchanagiri Institute Of Technology attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Adichunchanagiri Institute Of Technology was listed as a victim of the Kryptos ransomware group on October 24, 2025. The organisation is based in India and operates in the Education sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Adichunchanagiri Institute Of Technology?

Adichunchanagiri Institute Of Technology was attacked by Kryptos ransomware. Kryptos is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 5 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Adichunchanagiri Institute Of Technology ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Adichunchanagiri Institute Of Technology was disclosed on October 24, 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 Adichunchanagiri Institute Of Technology ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Adichunchanagiri Institute Of Technology 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 Education organisation, Adichunchanagiri Institute Of Technology likely held student and faculty personal data and academic records.

How can organisations protect against Kryptos attacks?

To defend against Kryptos 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.