DentaQuest, LLC in the US was targeted by the threat actor shinyhunters in a ransomware extortion claim, alleging that unspecified data was compromised. Updated 28 May 2026, the actor issued a final warning to respond by 29 May 2026, threatening to leak stolen information unless payment is made. #UnitedStates
Incident Details
- Victim: DentaQuest, LLC
- Sector: Healthcare
- Country: US
- Actor: shinyhunters
- Source:
- Discovered: 2026-05-28T07:23:39.480444+00:00
- Published: 2026-05-28T07:23:38.029052+00:00
Information
- Threat actors issued a final warning demanding contact by 29 May 2026.
- They threatened to leak the compromised data if their demands are not met.
- They warned that additional digital disruptions would follow if ignored.
- The attackers used a pay-or-leak ultimatum and urged the victim not to become the next headline.
- Updated: 28 May 2026.
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "shinyhunters". 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.