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theLender

Ransomware attack by Termite · Disclosed September 22, 2026 · 🇺🇸 United States

thelender.com

Date Disclosed
Sep 22, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Termite
56 total victims
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Industry
Financial Services

ThreatAI Analysis

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

TheLender was listed on Termite's dark web leak site on 22 September 2026. From ABOUT theLender, it aims to change wholesale mortgage by making partnerships and loans every day.

About theLender

theLender was created to make a difference. As a group of proven industry leaders who recently founded one of the largest and fastest growing Wholesale mortgage companies in the United States, the company aims to change the stagnant landscape of Wholesale mortgage - one partnership, one loan, and one day at a time.

Source record: ransomware.live

About the Termite group

Termite is a ransomware group first identified in late 2024 using a modified version of Babuk ransomware code; its most notable attack was the November 2024 breach of supply-chain software firm Blue Yonder, claiming 680 GB of exfiltrated data and disrupting major customers including Starbucks. Termite has listed 49 victims since May 2023.

Incident Analysis

theLender was targeted by Termite ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 56 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on September 22, 2026, when theLender appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

theLender is based in United States , operating in the Financial Services sector. United States ranks #1 globally for ransomware attacks, with 9,923 victims in our database.

Sector context: Financial sector organisations are targeted for their access to funds, sensitive financial data, and the reputational damage a public breach can cause. Regulatory requirements also increase recovery costs.

Termite 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: Oct 7, 2026 12:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was theLender attacked by ransomware?

Yes. theLender was listed as a victim of the Termite ransomware group on September 22, 2026. The organisation is based in United States and operates in the Financial Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked theLender?

theLender was attacked by Termite ransomware. Termite is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 56 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the theLender ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on theLender was disclosed on September 22, 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 theLender ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from theLender 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 Financial Services organisation, theLender likely held financial records, client data, and transaction histories.

How can organisations protect against Termite attacks?

To defend against Termite 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.