England Hockey Investigates 129GB Data Theft Claim by AiLock Ransomware Group
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England Hockey, the national governing body for field hockey in England, is investigating a ransomware attack and potential data breach. The AiLock ransomware group listed the organization on its dark web leak site. The threat actor claims to have exfiltrated 129GB of data and has threatened to publish the files unless a ransom is paid.
According to the threat actor's claims, the stolen data includes:
- 129GB of internal files and documents
- Organizational records
- Potential member and official information
The number of affected individuals is not disclosed. England Hockey has not confirmed the specific categories of data compromised, but the organization manages records for over 150,000 players and 15,000 officials.
England Hockey stated it is treating the investigation as a priority and has hired external cybersecurity specialists to check the impact. The organization is working with relevant authorities, including law enforcement. While the investigation is ongoing, the governing body has not provided a specific timeline for when it will finish its work or confirm the extent of the data theft.
Security experts recommend that people associated with England Hockey check their accounts for odd activity and watch for phishing attempts.
