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Ransomware attack by Darkvault · Disclosed June 17, 2024 · 🇺🇸 United States

journohq.com

Date Disclosed
Jun 17, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Darkvault
55 total victims
Country
🇺🇸 United States
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

journohq.com 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 June 17, 2024, when journohq.com appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

journohq.com is based in United States , operating in the Technology sector. United States ranks #1 globally for ransomware attacks, with 9,428 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 journohq.com attacked by ransomware?

Yes. journohq.com was listed as a victim of the Darkvault ransomware group on June 17, 2024. The organisation is based in United States and operates in the Technology sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked journohq.com?

journohq.com 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 journohq.com ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on journohq.com was disclosed on June 17, 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 journohq.com ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from journohq.com 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, journohq.com 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.