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Ransomware Victim Healthcare

LeClair Group

Ransomware attack by Alphv Β· Disclosed January 31, 2024 Β· πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States

leclairgroup.com

Date Disclosed
Jan 31, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Alphv
59 total victims
Country
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Industry
Healthcare

Incident Analysis

LeClair Group was targeted by Alphv ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 59 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on January 31, 2024, when LeClair Group appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

LeClair Group is based in United States , operating in the Healthcare sector. United States ranks #1 globally for ransomware attacks, with 8,973 victims in our database.

Sector context: Healthcare organisations are high-value ransomware targets because patient data is extremely sensitive, regulatory penalties for breaches are severe, and operational downtime can threaten patient safety β€” all factors that increase ransom payment pressure.

Alphv 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 3, 2026 06:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was LeClair Group attacked by ransomware?

Yes. LeClair Group was listed as a victim of the Alphv ransomware group on January 31, 2024. The organisation is based in United States and operates in the Healthcare sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked LeClair Group?

LeClair Group was attacked by Alphv ransomware. Alphv 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 LeClair Group ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on LeClair Group was disclosed on January 31, 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 LeClair Group ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from LeClair Group 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 Healthcare organisation, LeClair Group likely held patient records, medical data, and personally identifiable information (PII).

How can organisations protect against Alphv attacks?

To defend against Alphv 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.