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RingCentral, Inc.

Ransomware attack by Shinyhunters · Disclosed July 27, 2026 · 🇺🇸 United States

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Date Disclosed
Jul 27, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Shinyhunters
138 total victims
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Industry
Technology

Incident Analysis

RingCentral, Inc. was targeted by Shinyhunters ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 138 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on July 27, 2026, when RingCentral, Inc. appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

RingCentral, Inc. is based in United States , operating in the Technology sector. United States ranks #1 globally for ransomware attacks, with 9,095 victims in our database.

Sector context: Technology companies hold intellectual property, customer data, and source code — all highly valuable assets. A successful ransomware attack can also put downstream customers at risk through supply chain exposure.

Shinyhunters 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: Aug 9, 2026 04:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was RingCentral, Inc. attacked by ransomware?

Yes. RingCentral, Inc. was listed as a victim of the Shinyhunters ransomware group on July 27, 2026. The organisation is based in United States and operates in the Technology sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked RingCentral, Inc.?

RingCentral, Inc. was attacked by Shinyhunters ransomware. Shinyhunters is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 138 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the RingCentral, Inc. ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on RingCentral, Inc. was disclosed on July 27, 2026. 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 RingCentral, Inc. ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from RingCentral, Inc. 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 Technology organisation, RingCentral, Inc. likely held source code, intellectual property, and customer data.

How can organisations protect against Shinyhunters attacks?

To defend against Shinyhunters 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.