Ark Consultancy Limited experienced a ransomware attack orchestrated by the threat actor BlackByte, potentially jeopardizing their management and technical services in social housing across the UK. The incident highlights the increasing cybersecurity threats faced by organizations supporting local authorities and housing associations in the country. #UnitedKingdom
Incident Details
- Victim: Ark Consultancy
- Country: GB
- Actor: blackbyte
- Source:
- Discovered: 2025-07-16 21:26:32.769723
- Published: 2025-07-16 21:26:31.240733
Information
- ARK Consultancy Limited is a leading management and technical consultancy specializing in social housing.
- The organization supports local authorities and housing associations across the UK.
- It offers a wide range of services including asset management, decarbonization, resident engagement, and strategic governance.
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "blackbyte". 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.