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Dustin Group

Listed by Fulcrumsec on · organisation based in Sweden

Disclosed
Sep 11, 2026
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Fulcrumsec
29 victims listed
Country
Sweden
#20 most targeted
Sector
Technology

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Fulcrumsec group

FulcrumSec is a data extortion group active since approximately September 2025, specializing in high-speed exfiltration of cloud-hosted databases by exploiting unrotated API keys and misconfigured cloud permissions rather than deploying encryption, with known victims including Australian fintech youX and LexisNexis. Fulcrumsec has listed 27 victims since May 2026.

Incident analysis

Dustin Group was listed by Fulcrumsec ransomware, a group with 29 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on September 11, 2026.

Dustin Group is based in Sweden and operates in the Technology sector. Sweden ranks #20 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 160 victims in this database.

Sector context. Technology companies hold intellectual property, customer data, and source code — all highly valuable assets. A successful ransomware attack can also put downstream customers at risk through supply chain exposure.

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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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

Yes. Dustin Group was listed as a victim of the Fulcrumsec ransomware group on September 11, 2026. The organisation is based in Sweden and operates in the Technology sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Dustin Group?

Dustin Group was attacked by Fulcrumsec ransomware. Fulcrumsec is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 29 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Dustin Group ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Dustin Group was disclosed on September 11, 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 Dustin Group ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Dustin Group 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 Technology organisation, Dustin Group likely held source code, intellectual property, and customer data.

How can organisations protect against Fulcrumsec attacks?

To defend against Fulcrumsec 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.