Shinyhunters claims it ransomware-attacked DentaQuest.com in the US and threatens to publicly leak compromised information if the victim does not respond by 27 May 2026. The threat includes “pay or leak” coercion and warning of disruptive digital impacts, potentially involving data exposure in #UnitedStates
Incident Details
- Victim: DentaQuest.com
- Sector: Healthcare
- Country: US
- Actor: shinyhunters
- Source:
- Discovered: 2026-05-23T00:24:22.457787+00:00
- Published: 2026-05-23T00:24:20.609136+00:00
Information
- They warned that they would publicly disclose the compromised data and the amount stolen if there is no response.
- They set a deadline of 27 May 2026 to make contact before the leak is released.
- They issued a final warning and threatened additional disruptive digital actions if ignored.
- They urged the victim to act now to avoid becoming the next headline.
- The message ended with a clear ultimatum: pay or leak.
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "shinyhunters". 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.