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foremedia.net

Ransomware attack by Darkvault · Disclosed July 3, 2024 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

foremedia.net

Date Disclosed
Jul 3, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Darkvault
55 total victims
Country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Industry
Technology

ThreatAI Analysis

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

About the Darkvault group

DarkVault is a data-exfiltration and double-extortion group first identified in late 2023, targeting medium-to-large organizations in finance, professional services, legal, and technology sectors across Europe, the UK, and North America, with a suspected connection to LockBit. Darkvault has listed 55 victims since February 2024.

Incident Analysis

foremedia.net was targeted by Darkvault ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 55 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on July 3, 2024, when foremedia.net appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

foremedia.net is based in United Kingdom , operating in the Technology sector. United Kingdom ranks #4 globally for ransomware attacks, with 892 victims in our 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.

Darkvault 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 — 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 7, 2026 06:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was foremedia.net attacked by ransomware?

Yes. foremedia.net was listed as a victim of the Darkvault ransomware group on July 3, 2024. The organisation is based in United Kingdom and operates in the Technology sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked foremedia.net?

foremedia.net was attacked by Darkvault ransomware. Darkvault is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 55 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the foremedia.net ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on foremedia.net was disclosed on July 3, 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 foremedia.net ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from foremedia.net 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, foremedia.net likely held source code, intellectual property, and customer data.

How can organisations protect against Darkvault attacks?

To defend against Darkvault 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.