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Capital Printing

Ransomware attack by Cicada3301 Β· Disclosed September 20, 2024 Β· πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom

capitalprintingco.com

Date Disclosed
Sep 20, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Cicada3301
75 total victims
Country
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom
Industry
Business Services

ThreatAI Analysis

Compiled from this incident record and the threat intelligence profile for Cicada3301. Figures and technique mappings are quoted from the source data, not inferred.

About the Cicada3301 group

Cicada3301 is a ransomware-as-a-service group (tracked as Repellent Scorpius by Palo Alto) that emerged in mid-2024 using Rust-based ransomware targeting Windows, Linux, and ESXi systems, suspected to be a successor of BlackCat/ALPHV and running an affiliate program with 20% commissions. Cicada3301 has listed 75 victims since June 2024.

Incident Analysis

Capital Printing was targeted by Cicada3301 ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 75 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on September 20, 2024, when Capital Printing appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Capital Printing is based in United Kingdom , operating in the Business Services sector. United Kingdom ranks #4 globally for ransomware attacks, with 894 victims in our database.

Sector context: Business services firms often have access to multiple client environments, making them high-value pivot points for ransomware operators seeking to maximise impact across multiple victim organisations.

Cicada3301 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 β€” 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: Sep 8, 2026 08:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Capital Printing attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Capital Printing was listed as a victim of the Cicada3301 ransomware group on September 20, 2024. The organisation is based in United Kingdom and operates in the Business Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Capital Printing?

Capital Printing was attacked by Cicada3301 ransomware. Cicada3301 is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 75 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Capital Printing ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Capital Printing was disclosed on September 20, 2024. 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 Capital Printing ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Capital Printing 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 Business Services organisation, Capital Printing likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Cicada3301 attacks?

To defend against Cicada3301 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.