Spirit Cultural Exchange – US, a U.S.-based organization offering international cultural exchange and J-1 visa programs, was targeted by ransomware actors including kazu. The incident impacted the United States #UnitedStates
Incident Details
- Victim: Spirit Cultural Exchange – US
- Sector: Education
- Country: US
- Actor: kazu
- Source:
- Discovered: 2026-09-05T21:29:42.693866+00:00
- Published: 2026-09-05T21:29:41.291608+00:00
Information
- Spirit Cultural Exchange is a U.S.-based organization that provides international cultural exchange and J-1 visa programs for students, young professionals, teachers, and international participants.
- Its programs include Summer Work and Travel, internships, professional training, and teaching opportunities in the United States.
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "kazu". 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.