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JP Molyneux Studio

Ransomware attack by Deadlock · Disclosed August 20, 2026 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

www.molyneuxstudio.com

Date Disclosed
Aug 20, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Deadlock
101 total victims
Country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Industry
Other

ThreatAI Analysis

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

About the Deadlock group

Deadlock has listed 95 victims since May 2026.

Incident Analysis

JP Molyneux Studio was targeted by Deadlock ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 101 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on August 20, 2026, when JP Molyneux Studio appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

JP Molyneux Studio is based in United Kingdom , operating in the Other sector. United Kingdom ranks #4 globally for ransomware attacks, with 892 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.

Deadlock 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 5, 2026 18:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was JP Molyneux Studio attacked by ransomware?

Yes. JP Molyneux Studio was listed as a victim of the Deadlock ransomware group on August 20, 2026. The organisation is based in United Kingdom and operates in the Other sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked JP Molyneux Studio?

JP Molyneux Studio was attacked by Deadlock ransomware. Deadlock is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 101 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the JP Molyneux Studio ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on JP Molyneux Studio was disclosed on August 20, 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 JP Molyneux Studio ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from JP Molyneux Studio 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 Other organisation, JP Molyneux Studio likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Deadlock attacks?

To defend against Deadlock 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.