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Ransomware Victim

The Chapel

Ransomware attack by Play Β· Disclosed June 4, 2026 Β· πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States

www.thechapel.com

Date Disclosed
Jun 4, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Play
908 total victims
Country
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Industry
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Incident Analysis

The Chapel was targeted by Play ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 908 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on June 4, 2026, when The Chapel appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

The Chapel is based in United States . United States ranks #1 globally for ransomware attacks, with 8,443 victims in our database.

Play 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: Jun 6, 2026 06:01 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was The Chapel attacked by ransomware?

Yes. The Chapel was listed as a victim of the Play ransomware group on June 4, 2026. The organisation is based in United States. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked The Chapel?

The Chapel was attacked by Play ransomware. Play is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 908 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the The Chapel ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on The Chapel was disclosed on June 4, 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 The Chapel ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from The Chapel 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 Play attacks?

To defend against Play 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.