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Ransomware Victim

K***N Corp

Ransomware attack by Flocker Β· Disclosed October 10, 2024 Β· πŸ‡°πŸ‡· South Korea

Date Disclosed
Oct 10, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Flocker
59 total victims
Country
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· South Korea
Industry
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Incident Analysis

K***N Corp was targeted by Flocker ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 59 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on October 10, 2024, when K***N Corp appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

K***N Corp is based in South Korea . South Korea ranks #29 globally for ransomware attacks, with 105 victims in our database.

Flocker 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 5, 2026 12:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was K***N Corp attacked by ransomware?

Yes. K***N Corp was listed as a victim of the Flocker ransomware group on October 10, 2024. The organisation is based in South Korea. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked K***N Corp?

K***N Corp was attacked by Flocker ransomware. Flocker is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 59 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the K***N Corp ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on K***N Corp was disclosed on October 10, 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 K***N Corp ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from K***N Corp 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. Sensitive business data was likely targeted.

How can organisations protect against Flocker attacks?

To defend against Flocker 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.