Ransomware Group incransom Hits: ecfa.org
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, ecfa.org — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group incransom. This data breach, discovered on 2026-08-02T21:28:50.213688+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | ecfa.org |
| Threat Group | incransom |
| Summary | The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) is an American accreditation agency founded in 1979 that certifies Christian churches and nonprofits based on financial integrity, board governance, and transparent fundraising. It represents over 2,700 member organizations with billions in collective revenue. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-08-02T00:01:00+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-08-02T21:28:50.213688+00:00 |
| Region | US |
| Target Domain | ecfa.org |
| Business Sector | Professional Services |
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