Dollar Tree denies ransomware claims, says stolen data is from defunct discount chain

Dollar Tree denied being affected by ransomware, claiming the attack targeted 99 Cents Only Stores instead. The INC ransomware gang falsely claimed to have stolen data from Dollar Tree, but the company clarified its involvement was limited to acquiring lease rights and assets from 99 Cents Only Stores. #INC Ransomware #DollarTree #99CentsOnlyStores

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Dollar Tree clarified it was not impacted by the ransomware attack, which targeted 99 Cents Only Stores.
The INC ransomware gang falsely claimed to have stolen 1.2 terabytes of sensitive data from Dollar Tree.
Dollar Tree acquired leases and assets from 99 Cents Only Stores during its bankruptcy proceedings.
99 Cents Only Stores filed for bankruptcy and closed all locations in June 2024 after financial difficulties.
The INC ransomware group has targeted other high-profile organizations since emerging in July 2023.