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Smart Source, Inc.

Ransomware attack by Bianlian Β· Disclosed September 9, 2024 Β· πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States

smartsource-inc.com

Date Disclosed
Sep 9, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Bianlian
201 total victims
Country
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Industry
Business Services

Incident Analysis

Smart Source, Inc. was targeted by Bianlian ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 201 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on September 9, 2024, when Smart Source, Inc. appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Smart Source, Inc. is based in United States , operating in the Business Services sector. United States ranks #1 globally for ransomware attacks, with 8,974 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.

Bianlian 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: Aug 3, 2026 08:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Smart Source, Inc. attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Smart Source, Inc. was listed as a victim of the Bianlian ransomware group on September 9, 2024. The organisation is based in United States and operates in the Business Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Smart Source, Inc.?

Smart Source, Inc. was attacked by Bianlian ransomware. Bianlian is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 201 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Smart Source, Inc. ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Smart Source, Inc. was disclosed on September 9, 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 Smart Source, Inc. ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Smart Source, 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 Business Services organisation, Smart Source, Inc. likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Bianlian attacks?

To defend against Bianlian 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.