Ransomware Group m3rx Hits: cipher.systems
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, cipher.systems — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group m3rx. This data breach, discovered on 2026-09-26T17:02:51.145975+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | cipher.systems |
| Threat Group | m3rx |
| Summary | +1 703-672-0051 , At Cipher Systems, we specialize in delivering enterprise-grade IT solutions designed to help businesses evolve, secure, and scale in a rapidly changing digital world. From future-proof cloud infrastructures to next-gen cybersecurity and AI-powered intelligence, our solutions are engineered for performance and built for growth. With deep expertise in software engineering, IT consulting, and data science, we turn complex challenges into streamlined outcomes—ensuring that your systems are secure, your data is insightful, and your technology is always a step ahead. Stolen: — |
| Date of Breach | 2026-09-26T17:02:05.404668+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-09-26T17:02:51.145975+00:00 |
| Region | US |
| Target Domain | cipher.systems |
| Business Sector | Technology |
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