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Ransomware victim Financial Services

caschile.cl

Listed by Vanhelsing on · organisation based in Chile

caschile.cl

Disclosed
Apr 5, 2025
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Vanhelsing
8 victims listed
Country
Chile
#36 most targeted
Sector
Financial Services

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Vanhelsing group

VanHelsing is a multi-platform RaaS operation that launched on March 7, 2025, requiring a $5,000 affiliate deposit and splitting ransoms 80/20, supporting Windows, Linux, BSD, ARM, and ESXi targets, reaching at least five victims across the US, France, Italy, and Australia within its first two months. Vanhelsing has listed 8 victims since March 2025.

Incident analysis

caschile.cl was listed by Vanhelsing ransomware, a group with 8 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on April 5, 2025.

caschile.cl is based in Chile and operates in the Financial Services sector. Chile ranks #36 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 82 victims in this 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.

Vanhelsing 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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.

Frequently asked questions

Was caschile.cl attacked by ransomware?

Yes. caschile.cl was listed as a victim of the Vanhelsing ransomware group on April 5, 2025. The organisation is based in Chile and operates in the Financial Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked caschile.cl?

caschile.cl was attacked by Vanhelsing ransomware. Vanhelsing is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 8 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the caschile.cl ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on caschile.cl was disclosed on April 5, 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 caschile.cl ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from caschile.cl 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, caschile.cl likely held financial records, client data, and transaction histories.

How can organisations protect against Vanhelsing attacks?

To defend against Vanhelsing 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.