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San Francisco Ballet

Ransomware attack by Meow Β· Disclosed November 19, 2024 Β· πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States

sfballet.org

Date Disclosed
Nov 19, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Meow
130 total victims
Country
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Industry
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Incident Analysis

San Francisco Ballet was targeted by Meow ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 130 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on November 19, 2024, when San Francisco Ballet appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

San Francisco Ballet is based in United States . United States ranks #1 globally for ransomware attacks, with 8,301 victims in our database.

Meow 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 β€” 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: May 18, 2026 12:01 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was San Francisco Ballet attacked by ransomware?

Yes. San Francisco Ballet was listed as a victim of the Meow ransomware group on November 19, 2024. The organisation is based in United States. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked San Francisco Ballet?

San Francisco Ballet was attacked by Meow ransomware. Meow is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 130 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the San Francisco Ballet ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on San Francisco Ballet was disclosed on November 19, 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 San Francisco Ballet ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from San Francisco Ballet 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. Sensitive business data was likely targeted.

How can organisations protect against Meow attacks?

To defend against Meow 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.