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Virtual Projects (virtualprojects.build)

Listed by J on · organisation based in Denmark

virtualprojects.build

Disclosed
Sep 29, 2025
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
J
41 victims listed
Country
Denmark
#40 most targeted
Sector
Construction

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the J group

J is an emerging ransomware group that launched its leak site in May 2025, claiming over 41 victims by late 2025 including FAI Aviation Group (Germany), operating primarily as a leak-site-centric extortion identity with limited public technical analysis. J has listed 41 victims since February 2025.

Incident analysis

Virtual Projects (virtualprojects.build) was listed by J ransomware, a group with 41 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on September 29, 2025.

Virtual Projects (virtualprojects.build) is based in Denmark and operates in the Construction sector. Denmark ranks #40 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 73 victims in this database.

Sector context. Construction firms often hold sensitive project data, client financials, and intellectual property. The industry's typically lean IT security teams can make them more vulnerable.

J 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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.

Frequently asked questions

Was Virtual Projects (virtualprojects.build) attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Virtual Projects (virtualprojects.build) was listed as a victim of the J ransomware group on September 29, 2025. The organisation is based in Denmark and operates in the Construction sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Virtual Projects (virtualprojects.build)?

Virtual Projects (virtualprojects.build) was attacked by J ransomware. J is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 41 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Virtual Projects (virtualprojects.build) ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Virtual Projects (virtualprojects.build) was disclosed on September 29, 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 Virtual Projects (virtualprojects.build) ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Virtual Projects (virtualprojects.build) 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 Construction organisation, Virtual Projects (virtualprojects.build) likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against J attacks?

To defend against J 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.