Anvil Arts (anvilarts.org.uk), the largest performing arts organization in Hampshire, reports a ransomware incident attributed to threat actor m3rx. The attacker claims to have stolen 480 GB and about 299,000 files from the organization. #UnitedKingdom
Incident Details
- Victim: anvilarts.org.uk
- Sector: Consumer Services
- Country: GB
- Actor: m3rx
- Source: http://4k6plf4h2cm2nco6ae3inrsxnmqgl6lllmwefydhnlcq4tuhwbj4qpad.onion
- Discovered: 2026-04-29T10:10:21.700228+00:00
- Published: 2026-04-29T10:10:05.836738+00:00
Information
- Threat actor: m3rx
- Anvil Arts is the largest performing arts organization in Hampshire, operating as an independent charitable trust
- Manages three venues in Basingstoke, including The Anvil and The Haymarket
- Provides a diverse range of performances and cultural events
- Stolen data: 480 GB — 299,000 files
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "m3rx". I cannot confirm the accuracy of the information. However, I would be happy to share any official statement from the affected organization to provide clarification.