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L3Harris Technologies

Ransomware attack by Worldleaks · Disclosed August 10, 2025 · 🇺🇸 United States

www.l3harris.com

Date Disclosed
Aug 10, 2025
2025
Threat Group
Worldleaks
177 total victims
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Industry
Technology

ThreatAI Analysis

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

About the Worldleaks group

World Leaks emerged in January 2025 as a rebrand of the Hunters International ransomware operation, shifting its focus from file encryption to solely stealing sensitive data and threatening to leak it unless a ransom is paid Worldleaks has listed 174 victims since June 2022.

Incident Analysis

L3Harris Technologies was targeted by Worldleaks ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 177 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on August 10, 2025, when L3Harris Technologies appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

L3Harris Technologies is based in United States , operating in the Technology sector. United States ranks #1 globally for ransomware attacks, with 9,541 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.

Worldleaks 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 21, 2026 04:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was L3Harris Technologies attacked by ransomware?

Yes. L3Harris Technologies was listed as a victim of the Worldleaks ransomware group on August 10, 2025. 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 L3Harris Technologies?

L3Harris Technologies was attacked by Worldleaks ransomware. Worldleaks 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 L3Harris Technologies ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on L3Harris Technologies was disclosed on August 10, 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 L3Harris Technologies ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from L3Harris Technologies 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, L3Harris Technologies likely held source code, intellectual property, and customer data.

How can organisations protect against Worldleaks attacks?

To defend against Worldleaks 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.