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crescentenergyco.com

Listed by Chaos on · organisation based in United States

crescentenergyco.com

Disclosed
Mar 7, 2026
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Chaos
106 victims listed
Country
United States
#1 most targeted
Sector
Energy

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Chaos group

Chaos is a ransomware-as-a-service operation that emerged in early 2025, likely formed by former BlackSuit/Royal members, offering cross-platform ransomware for Windows, Linux, ESXi, and NAS to affiliates recruited on the RAMP dark web forum, excluding CIS/BRICS countries and hospitals from targeting. Chaos has listed 95 victims since February 2025.

Incident analysis

crescentenergyco.com was listed by Chaos ransomware, a group with 106 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on March 7, 2026.

crescentenergyco.com is based in United States and operates in the Energy sector. United States ranks #1 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 10,149 victims in this database.

Sector context. Energy sector attacks can have critical infrastructure implications. Ransomware on operational technology (OT) networks can disrupt power generation and distribution, elevating the urgency of recovery.

Chaos 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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 crescentenergyco.com attacked by ransomware?

Yes. crescentenergyco.com was listed as a victim of the Chaos ransomware group on March 7, 2026. The organisation is based in United States and operates in the Energy sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked crescentenergyco.com?

crescentenergyco.com was attacked by Chaos ransomware. Chaos is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 106 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the crescentenergyco.com ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on crescentenergyco.com was disclosed on March 7, 2026. 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 crescentenergyco.com ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from crescentenergyco.com 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 Energy organisation, crescentenergyco.com likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Chaos attacks?

To defend against Chaos 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.