The AiLock ransomware group has claimed to have exfiltrated 129GB of data from England Hockey's systems and threatened to publish it unless a ransom is paid. England Hockey is aware of the claims and is conducting an investigation with external experts and cooperating with law enforcement.
Reconnaissance
Target Identification and Profiling
likely
The AiLock ransomware group identified England Hockey as a potential target, likely gathering information about its operations, data holdings, and potential vulnerabilities. This phase involves understanding the organization's structure and the value of its data.