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Ransomware Victim Education

inthinking.net

Ransomware attack by Darkvault ยท Disclosed November 20, 2024 ยท ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea

inthinking.net

Date Disclosed
Nov 20, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Darkvault
55 total victims
Country
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
Industry
Education

Incident Analysis

inthinking.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 November 20, 2024, when inthinking.net appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

inthinking.net is based in South Korea , operating in the Education sector. South Korea ranks #29 globally for ransomware attacks, with 104 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.

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 โ€” 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 4, 2026 02:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was inthinking.net attacked by ransomware?

Yes. inthinking.net was listed as a victim of the Darkvault ransomware group on November 20, 2024. The organisation is based in South Korea and operates in the Education sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked inthinking.net?

inthinking.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 inthinking.net ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on inthinking.net was disclosed on November 20, 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 inthinking.net ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from inthinking.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 Education organisation, inthinking.net likely held student and faculty personal data and academic records.

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.