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Ransomware victim Public Sector

The Salvation Army

Listed by Chaos on · organisation based in United States

www.salvationarmy.org

Disclosed
May 27, 2025
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Chaos
105 victims listed
Country
United States
#1 most targeted
Sector
Public Sector

ThreatAI analysis

Compiled from this incident record and the threat intelligence profile for Chaos. Figures and technique mappings are quoted from the source data, not inferred.

About the Chaos group

Chaos is a ransomware-as-a-service operation that emerged in early 2025, likely formed by former BlackSuit/Royal members, offering cross-platform ransomware for Windows, Linux, ESXi, and NAS to affiliates recruited on the RAMP dark web forum, excluding CIS/BRICS countries and hospitals from targeting. Chaos has listed 95 victims since February 2025.

Incident analysis

The Salvation Army was listed by Chaos ransomware, a group with 105 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on May 27, 2025.

The Salvation Army is based in United States and operates in the Public Sector sector. United States ranks #1 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 10,138 victims in this database.

Sector context. Organisations in this sector hold valuable data and operational systems that ransomware groups seek to exploit for financial gain through encryption and data exfiltration.

Chaos typically follows a double extortion model: data is exfiltrated from the victim's systems before files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished. The leak site, where this listing appeared, is the lever for the second demand.

Source. Public leak-site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. The disclosure date is when the listing was published, which can differ from the date of compromise. This site does not publish or link to stolen data. Last updated .

Frequently asked questions

Was The Salvation Army attacked by ransomware?

Yes. The Salvation Army was listed as a victim of the Chaos ransomware group on May 27, 2025. The organisation is based in United States and operates in the Public Sector sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked The Salvation Army?

The Salvation Army was attacked by Chaos ransomware. Chaos is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 105 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 Salvation Army ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on The Salvation Army was disclosed on May 27, 2025. 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 Salvation Army ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from The Salvation Army 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 Public Sector organisation, The Salvation Army likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Chaos attacks?

To defend against Chaos 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.