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Ransomware victim Consumer Services

RH

Listed by Apos on · organisation based in United Kingdom

Disclosed
Jun 12, 2025
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Apos
16 victims listed
Country
United Kingdom
#4 most targeted
Sector
Consumer Services

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Apos group

Apos is a data-broker extortion group that surfaced in April 2024, focusing on data exfiltration and threatening to publish or sell stolen information rather than encrypting files, targeting technology, healthcare, manufacturing, telecom, and government sectors across multiple countries. Apos has listed 16 victims since April 2024.

Incident analysis

RH was listed by Apos ransomware, a group with 16 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on June 12, 2025.

RH is based in United Kingdom and operates in the Consumer Services sector. United Kingdom ranks #4 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 949 victims in this database.

Sector context. Organisations in this sector hold valuable data and operational systems that ransomware groups seek to exploit for financial gain through encryption and data exfiltration.

Apos 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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 RH attacked by ransomware?

Yes. RH was listed as a victim of the Apos ransomware group on June 12, 2025. The organisation is based in United Kingdom and operates in the Consumer Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked RH?

RH was attacked by Apos ransomware. Apos is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 16 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the RH ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on RH was disclosed on June 12, 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 RH ransomware attack?

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

How can organisations protect against Apos attacks?

To defend against Apos 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.