BrainCipher targeted ice.org.uk, an international UK professional membership organisation for civil engineers based in London, with ransomware demands. The attack impacted United Kingdom #UnitedKingdom
Incident Details
- Victim: ice.org.uk
- Sector: Education
- Country: GB
- Actor: BrainCipher
- Source: http://vkvsgl7lhipjirmz6j5ubp3w3bwvxgcdbpi3fsbqngfynetqtw4w5hyd.onion/n/ice-org-uk
- Discovered: 2026-05-11T16:20:27.426306+00:00
- Published: 2026-05-11T16:20:10.602189+00:00
Information
- UK-based professional membership organisation founded in 1818
- Supports civil engineers worldwide through qualifications, knowledge sharing, policy influence, and professional development
- Headquartered in London and active across infrastructure, construction, and engineering sectors
- Sets industry standards, accredits engineering programmes, and advocates for sustainable infrastructure development globally
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "BrainCipher". 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.