Ransomware Group Deadlock Hits: LT Group / Fortune Tobacco Corp
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, LT Group / Fortune Tobacco Corp — an organization based in PH — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group Deadlock. This data breach, discovered on 2026-08-10T22:20:24.761886+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | LT Group / Fortune Tobacco Corp |
| Threat Group | Deadlock |
| Summary | Amount: 27 GB | Files: 14,836 They ignored our messages for 72 hours.. Now we publish the details of the breach. Data leaked: 107 Passports (MRZ) 1,712 Bank Statements (PNB + Holco USD accounts) 212 Promissory Notes (Eton Properties, PHP 2.53B debt) 231 BIR/eFPS credentials Samples: Passport_Johnny_Tan.pdf Holco_USD_Statement.pdf Eton_Debt_212.pdf Full leak: August 18. Contact: Session ID provided in emails. Pay for the data or pay for its permanent deletion. Otherwise, the full dump will be public. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-08-10T22:20:22.550424+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-08-10T22:20:24.761886+00:00 |
| Region | PH |
| Business Sector | Manufacturing |
How to reduce your ransomware risk
Most ransomware intrusions start with a stolen password or a phishing email. A few proactive steps sharply cut your exposure:
- monitor the dark web for leaked logins — close the gap attackers exploit.
- continuous breach monitoring — close the gap attackers exploit.
Want to know if you’re already exposed? Run a free scan with the HookPhish data breach checker.
Disclaimer
HookPhish does not engage in the exfiltration, downloading, taking, hosting, viewing, reposting, or disclosure of any stolen information. All breach data reported here is sourced from publicly available threat intelligence feeds for awareness purposes only.
