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Shein

Ransomware attack by Mogilevich · Disclosed March 1, 2024 · 🇸🇬 Singapore

shein.com

Date Disclosed
Mar 1, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Mogilevich
8 total victims
Country
🇸🇬 Singapore
Industry
Business Services

Incident Analysis

Shein was targeted by Mogilevich ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 8 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on March 1, 2024, when Shein appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Shein is based in Singapore , operating in the Business Services sector. Singapore ranks #16 globally for ransomware attacks, with 154 victims in our 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.

Mogilevich 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 6, 2026 04:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Shein attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Shein was listed as a victim of the Mogilevich ransomware group on March 1, 2024. The organisation is based in Singapore and operates in the Business Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Shein?

Shein was attacked by Mogilevich ransomware. Mogilevich is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 8 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Shein ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Shein was disclosed on March 1, 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 Shein ransomware attack?

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

How can organisations protect against Mogilevich attacks?

To defend against Mogilevich 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.