Ransomware Group rhysida Hits: Skaff Group
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Skaff Group — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group rhysida. This data breach, discovered on 2026-10-03T13:02:56.759867+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Skaff Group |
| Threat Group | rhysida |
| Summary | Skaff Group SKAFF is a leader in Lebanon in the field of decorative fabrics. Files: 139,377Data volume: ~268 GB**Full HR dossiers – ~40 scans of Lebanese national ID cards (both sides + photos), a director’s passport, civil-status extracts.Banking data – employee account files at Byblos Bank (named per person), Cedrus Bank corporate card program with banker contacts, account statements.Payroll violations – unpaid-salary analysis file, payroll module source code, staff leave requests.Employees’ private lives – family photo archives on the work server.Commerce � price lists, Four Seasons and Les Galeries proposals, customs/export documents (Dubai, Erbil), customer claims. More |
| Date of Breach | 2026-10-03T13:02:32.599704+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-10-03T13:02:56.759867+00:00 |
| Business Sector | Other |
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