The threat actor Sinobi has claimed to have successfully deployed ransomware against Merit Group, a British publishing holding company, potentially disrupting their operations. The incident is reported to have impacted the United Kingdom. #UnitedKingdom
Incident Details
- Victim: Merit Group
- Sector: Not Found
- Country: GB
- Actor: sinobi
- Source: http://sinobi6ftrg27d6g4sjdt65malds6cfptlnjyw52rskakqjda6uvb7yd.onion/leaks/6963f8c26387a4c9a21c0f7a
- Discovered: 2026-01-14 00:21:02.213405
- Published: 2026-01-11 19:23:46.620000
Information
- Merit Group plc is a British publishing holding company founded in 2001.
- Its largest shareholder is Conservative politician and businessman Lord Michael Ashcroft.
- The company was formerly known as Huveaux plc from 2001 to 2010.
- It was renamed Dods Group plc from 2010 to 2021.
- Its ordinary shares are listed on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange.
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "sinobi". 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.