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Pietro Melillo : 3 July 2024 13:34
A new player has emerged on the cybercrime landscape: the ransomware group “Pryx.” Pryx has claimed its first significant attack, announcing that it has compromised the systems of Rowan College at Burlington County (RCBC.edu) and stolen 30,000 university applications.
Pryx has claimed to have breached the IT systems of Rowan College and to be in possession of sensitive data from the institution. This announcement was made on their dataleak site, which is accessible both through the traditional internet and the dark web.
According to the statement from Pryx, the stolen data includes:
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As of now, Rowan College has not released any official statement regarding the incident on their website. This silence makes it difficult to precisely confirm the veracity of Pryx’s claims. Without an official response from the organization, the available information should be approached with caution.
The amount and nature of the exposed data are extremely concerning. The personal information of students, including Social Security numbers and contact details, can be used for a variety of fraudulent and illegal activities, such as identity theft.
Pryx’s dataleak site is a platform where the group publishes information about victims who have not paid the demanded ransom. This site is publicly accessible on the internet and, as is common among ransomware groups, also through the dark web.
Pryx’s dataleak site features a menacing interface, dominated by the image of a spider web and the slogan “Get pryxed.” The platform includes various sections such as:
The site’s homepage invites visitors to “Get pryxed,” highlighting their intimidating and provocative approach.
The emergence of Pryx and their first attack represent a further development in the growing threat posed by ransomware groups. The absence of an official statement from Rowan College underscores the need to closely monitor this situation. This article serves as an initial intelligence report, and future developments will be followed carefully to provide accurate and timely updates.
Given the still uncertain nature of the available information, it is important to treat this article as a preliminary report. Full verification of the breach’s authenticity can only occur through official confirmations from Rowan College or further evidence provided by reliable sources.
Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving story.
As is our custom, we always leave room for a statement from the company should they wish to provide updates on the matter. We will be happy to publish such information in a dedicated article, giving prominence to the issue.
RHC Dark Lab will monitor the situation closely to publish further news on the blog, should there be any substantial updates. If there are any individuals with knowledge of the facts who wish to provide information anonymously, they can use the encrypted whistleblower email.
Pietro Melillo