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Ransomware victim Business Services

Linney

Listed by Dunghill on · organisation based in United Kingdom

linney.com

Disclosed
Apr 27, 2025
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Dunghill
5 victims listed
Country
United Kingdom
#3 most targeted
Sector
Business Services

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Dunghill group

Dunghill Leak is the data extortion site operated by the Dark Angels ransomware group, active since early 2023, targeting large enterprises across healthcare, finance, industrial, and technology sectors using a highly selective non-affiliate model, and responsible for a record-breaking $75 million ransom payment in 2024. Dunghill has listed 16 victims since April 2023.

Incident analysis

Linney was listed by Dunghill ransomware, a group with 5 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on April 27, 2025.

Linney is based in United Kingdom and operates in the Business Services sector. United Kingdom ranks #3 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 994 victims in this database.

Sector context. Business services firms often have access to multiple client environments, making them high-value pivot points for ransomware operators seeking to maximise impact across multiple victim organisations.

Dunghill typically follows a double extortion model: data is exfiltrated from the victim's systems before files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished. The leak site, where this listing appeared, is the lever for the second demand.

Source. Public leak-site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. The disclosure date is when the listing was published, which can differ from the date of compromise. This site does not publish or link to stolen data. Last updated .

Frequently asked questions

Was Linney attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Linney was listed as a victim of the Dunghill ransomware group on April 27, 2025. The organisation is based in United Kingdom and operates in the Business Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Linney?

Linney was attacked by Dunghill ransomware. Dunghill is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 5 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Linney ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Linney was disclosed on April 27, 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 Linney ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Linney 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 Business Services organisation, Linney likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Dunghill attacks?

To defend against Dunghill 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.