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Fylde Coast Academy Trust

Ransomware attack by Rhysida Β· Disclosed November 5, 2024 Β· πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom

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Date Disclosed
Nov 5, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Rhysida
195 total victims
Country
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom
Industry
Education

Incident Analysis

Fylde Coast Academy Trust was targeted by Rhysida ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 195 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on November 5, 2024, when Fylde Coast Academy Trust appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Fylde Coast Academy Trust is based in United Kingdom , operating in the Education sector. United Kingdom ranks #4 globally for ransomware attacks, with 837 victims in our database.

Sector context: Educational institutions often have under-resourced IT security teams and hold large amounts of student and faculty personal data, making them attractive targets for ransomware groups.

Rhysida 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 β€” 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: Aug 1, 2026 04:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Fylde Coast Academy Trust attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Fylde Coast Academy Trust was listed as a victim of the Rhysida ransomware group on November 5, 2024. The organisation is based in United Kingdom and operates in the Education sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Fylde Coast Academy Trust?

Fylde Coast Academy Trust was attacked by Rhysida ransomware. Rhysida is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 195 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Fylde Coast Academy Trust ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Fylde Coast Academy Trust was disclosed on November 5, 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 Fylde Coast Academy Trust ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Fylde Coast Academy Trust 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 Education organisation, Fylde Coast Academy Trust likely held student and faculty personal data and academic records.

How can organisations protect against Rhysida attacks?

To defend against Rhysida 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.