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The Kuker Group

Ransomware attack by Play Β· Disclosed March 2, 2026 Β· πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States

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Date Disclosed
Mar 2, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Play
938 total victims
Country
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Industry
Business Services

Incident Analysis

The Kuker Group was targeted by Play ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 938 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on March 2, 2026, when The Kuker Group appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

The Kuker Group is based in United States , operating in the Business Services sector. United States ranks #1 globally for ransomware attacks, with 8,970 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.

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: Aug 2, 2026 08:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was The Kuker Group attacked by ransomware?

Yes. The Kuker Group was listed as a victim of the Play ransomware group on March 2, 2026. 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 The Kuker Group?

The Kuker Group was attacked by Play ransomware. Play is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 938 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 Kuker Group ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on The Kuker Group was disclosed on March 2, 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 Kuker Group ransomware attack?

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

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.