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Peppermint Properties

Listed by Ciphbit on · organisation based in United Kingdom

peppermintproperties.ca

Disclosed
Oct 20, 2025
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Ciphbit
26 victims listed
Country
United Kingdom
#4 most targeted
Sector
Business Services

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Ciphbit group

CiphBit is a ransomware-as-a-service group active since April 2023, targeting small-to-mid-sized businesses across the UK, Europe, and North America with 38 known victims, employing a data-broker model with selective free leaks to pressure victims alongside standard double extortion. Ciphbit has listed 36 victims since September 2023.

Incident analysis

Peppermint Properties was listed by Ciphbit ransomware, a group with 26 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on October 20, 2025.

Peppermint Properties is based in United Kingdom and operates in the Business Services sector. United Kingdom ranks #4 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 968 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.

Ciphbit 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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.

Frequently asked questions

Was Peppermint Properties attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Peppermint Properties was listed as a victim of the Ciphbit ransomware group on October 20, 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 Peppermint Properties?

Peppermint Properties was attacked by Ciphbit ransomware. Ciphbit is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 26 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Peppermint Properties ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Peppermint Properties was disclosed on October 20, 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 Peppermint Properties ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Peppermint Properties 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, Peppermint Properties likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Ciphbit attacks?

To defend against Ciphbit 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.