New BlackFile extortion group linked to surge of vishing attacks

A new financially motivated hacking group tracked as BlackFile has been linked to a wave of data theft and extortion attacks against reta…

Source BleepingComputer AI Summary Updated April 24, 2026

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A new financially motivated hacking group tracked as BlackFile has been linked to a wave of data theft and extortion attacks against retail and hospitality organizations since February 2026. [...]

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