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Forestdale

Ransomware attack by Moneymessage · Disclosed May 11, 2026 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Date Disclosed
May 11, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Moneymessage
17 total victims
Country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Industry
Business Services

ThreatAI Analysis

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

About the Moneymessage group

Money Message emerged in March 2023 targeting Windows and Linux systems across banking, transportation, and professional services sectors, demanding ransoms in the millions and publishing stolen data on their blog if unpaid, with most known victims based in the US. Moneymessage has listed 35 victims since January 2023.

Incident Analysis

Forestdale was targeted by Moneymessage ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 17 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on May 11, 2026, when Forestdale appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Forestdale is based in United Kingdom , operating in the Business Services sector. United Kingdom ranks #4 globally for ransomware attacks, with 903 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.

Moneymessage 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 21, 2026 18:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Forestdale attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Forestdale was listed as a victim of the Moneymessage ransomware group on May 11, 2026. 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 Forestdale?

Forestdale was attacked by Moneymessage ransomware. Moneymessage is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 17 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Forestdale ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Forestdale was disclosed on May 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 Forestdale ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Forestdale 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, Forestdale likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Moneymessage attacks?

To defend against Moneymessage 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.