A ransomware claim targets Vancompare Insurance in the United Kingdom, with the threat actor identified as ‘payload’. The incident affects Vancompare.co.uk, a UK-based online comparison service, potentially disrupting policy comparisons and exposing customer data #UnitedKingdom
Incident Details
- Victim: Vancompare Insurance
- Sector: Financial Services
- Country: GB
- Actor: payload
- Source: http://payloadrz5yw227brtbvdqpnlhq3rdcdekdnn3rgucbcdeawq2v6vuyd.onion/posts/cdfce212-ac3c-4271-a05a-b5cceb8cc366
- Discovered: 2026-03-25 11:20:27.663738
- Published: 2026-03-25 11:20:05.584064
Information
- Vancompare Insurance (GB) — UK-based online comparison service
- Helps users find the best insurance deals for cars, homes, businesses, and other types of coverage
- Enables quick comparison of prices and terms from multiple insurance providers to select suitable, cost-effective policies
- Targeted by the ransomware actor “payload”
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "payload". 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.