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Héron

Ransomware attack by 8base · Disclosed February 1, 2025 · 🇧🇪 Belgium

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Date Disclosed
Feb 1, 2025
2025
Threat Group
8base
177 total victims
Country
🇧🇪 Belgium
Industry
Public Sector

Incident Analysis

Héron was targeted by 8base ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 177 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on February 1, 2025, when Héron appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Héron is based in Belgium , operating in the Public Sector sector. Belgium ranks #21 globally for ransomware attacks, with 129 victims in our database.

Sector context: Organisations in this sector hold valuable data and operational systems that ransomware groups seek to exploit for financial gain through encryption and data exfiltration.

8base 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: Aug 5, 2026 04:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Héron attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Héron was listed as a victim of the 8base ransomware group on February 1, 2025. The organisation is based in Belgium and operates in the Public Sector sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Héron?

Héron was attacked by 8base ransomware. 8base is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 177 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Héron ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Héron was disclosed on February 1, 2025. 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 Héron ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Héron 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 Public Sector organisation, Héron likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against 8base attacks?

To defend against 8base 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.