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Ransomware Group coinbasecartel Hits: The Epoch Times

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Target organization The Epoch Times theepochtimes.com Consumer Services

Summary

In the latest cybersecurity news, The Epoch Times — a company operating in the US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group coinbasecartel. This data breach, discovered on 2026-04-15 16:33:19.724150, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.

Incident Report

Attribute Information
Target Organization The Epoch Times
Threat Group coinbasecartel
Summary [AI generated] The Epoch Times is a American media company founded in 2000 by John Tang and other Falun Gong practitioners. It operates as a multi-platform news outlet publishing print and digital content in multiple languages across numerous countries. The company is known for promoting conservative viewpoints and has been associated with spreading misinformation. It operates primarily in the United States with a significant global reach.
Date of Breach 2026-04-15 16:32:57.792535
Discovery Date 2026-04-15 16:33:19.724150
Region US
Target Domain theepochtimes.com
Business Sector Consumer Services

 

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