Ransom! AOL.COM (AUG-2026)
In the US, threat actor clop claimed a ransomware attack involving AOL.com. AOL, an American web services and media company based in New York, had its operations impacted in the United States. #UnitedStates

Incident Details

  • Victim: AOL.COM
  • Sector: Technology
  • Country: US
  • Actor: clop
  • Source: http://santat7kpllt6iyvqbr7q4amdv6dzrh6paatvyrzl7ry3zm72zigf4ad.onion/
  • Discovered: 2026-08-12T15:52:07.377956+00:00
  • Published: 2026-08-12T15:51:51.665178+00:00

Information

  • AOL.com is an American web services and media company headquartered in New York City.
  • Originally known as America Online, it was one of the pioneering internet service providers in the 1990s.
  • Today, AOL operates as a digital media and advertising technology platform under Verizon Communications.
  • It offers email services, news, entertainment content, and online advertising solutions to consumers and businesses across the United States and globally.

Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "clop". 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.

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