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Ransomware victim Financial Services

United Equitable Group

Listed by Dan0n on · organisation based in United States

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Disclosed
Apr 25, 2024
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Dan0n
33 victims listed
Country
United States
#1 most targeted
Sector
Financial Services

ThreatAI analysis

Compiled from this incident record and the threat intelligence profile for Dan0n. Figures and technique mappings are quoted from the source data, not inferred.

About the Dan0n group

dAn0n emerged in early 2024 operating a RaaS model, rapidly claiming 13 victims in May 2024 alone, predominantly targeting US-based organizations in business services and filling the vacuum left by disruptions to LockBit and BlackCat/ALPHV. Dan0n has listed 33 victims since March 2024.

Incident analysis

United Equitable Group was listed by Dan0n ransomware, a group with 33 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on April 25, 2024.

United Equitable Group is based in United States and operates in the Financial Services sector. United States ranks #1 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 9,975 victims in this 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.

Dan0n 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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 United Equitable Group attacked by ransomware?

Yes. United Equitable Group was listed as a victim of the Dan0n ransomware group on April 25, 2024. 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 United Equitable Group?

United Equitable Group was attacked by Dan0n ransomware. Dan0n is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 33 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the United Equitable Group ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on United Equitable Group was disclosed on April 25, 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 United Equitable Group ransomware attack?

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

How can organisations protect against Dan0n attacks?

To defend against Dan0n 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.