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Lincoln University (lincolnu.edu)

Ransomware attack by Fog · Disclosed October 22, 2024 · 🇺🇸 United States

lincolnu.edu

Date Disclosed
Oct 22, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Fog
189 total victims
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Industry
Education

ThreatAI Analysis

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

About the Fog group

Fog, which uses the .flocked extension for encrypted files, was first observed in May in campaigns by Storm-0844, a threat actor known for distributing Akira. By June, Storm-0844 was deploying Fog more than Akira. Fog has listed 189 victims since December 2021.

Incident Analysis

Lincoln University (lincolnu.edu) was targeted by Fog ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 189 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on October 22, 2024, when Lincoln University (lincolnu.edu) appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Lincoln University (lincolnu.edu) is based in United States , operating in the Education sector. United States ranks #1 globally for ransomware attacks, with 9,557 victims in our database.

Sector context: Educational institutions often have under-resourced IT security teams and hold large amounts of student and faculty personal data, making them attractive targets for ransomware groups.

Fog 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 22, 2026 14:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Lincoln University (lincolnu.edu) attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Lincoln University (lincolnu.edu) was listed as a victim of the Fog ransomware group on October 22, 2024. The organisation is based in United States and operates in the Education sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Lincoln University (lincolnu.edu)?

Lincoln University (lincolnu.edu) was attacked by Fog ransomware. Fog is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 189 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Lincoln University (lincolnu.edu) ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Lincoln University (lincolnu.edu) was disclosed on October 22, 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 Lincoln University (lincolnu.edu) ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Lincoln University (lincolnu.edu) 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 Education organisation, Lincoln University (lincolnu.edu) likely held student and faculty personal data and academic records.

How can organisations protect against Fog attacks?

To defend against Fog 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.