Ben Leeds Properties in the UK (GB) received an extortion email from the ransomware threat actor ShadowByt3$, threatening to publish allegedly stolen data and damage reputations unless they respond and negotiate. The message listed multiple company email accounts and demanded action by Wednesday, September 9th, 2026, with the stated threat to leak data impacting the UK. #UnitedKingdom
Incident Details
- Victim: Ben Leeds Properties WARNING
- Sector: Other
- Country: GB
- Actor: ShadowByt3$
- Source: https://mega.nz/notpublishedyetbutwillbesoon
- Discovered: 2026-09-07T03:52:12.749532+00:00
- Published: 2026-09-07T03:51:59.709467+00:00
Information
- The attackers claim to have emailed multiple company addresses.
- They demand a response to begin negotiation and threaten to publish allegedly stolen data if ignored.
- They warn that noncompliance could damage the company’s reputation publicly.
- They assert the threat is real and say they are prepared to release the data.
- They set a deadline of Wednesday, September 9, 2026, citing the Labor Day period for U.S. companies.
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "ShadowByt3$". 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.