Ransomware Group ShadowByt3$ Hits: Ben Leeds Properties
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Ben Leeds Properties — an organization based in GB — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group ShadowByt3$. This data breach, discovered on 2026-09-07T03:52:12.749532+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Ben Leeds Properties |
| Threat Group | ShadowByt3$ |
| Summary | We have emailed the following
[email protected] Reply back and negotiate or all data that we said was stolen gets published. If you comply and negotiate then we won’t leak the data that we say we have and could tear down your reputation like dominos. Were not bluffing and this is not a drill we have what we say we have and we are willing to publish it and let everyone accross La and Hollywood know since it affects some people there. You have till wednesday September 9th 2026 due to labor day for USA Companies. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-09-07T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-09-07T03:52:12.749532+00:00 |
| Region | GB |
| Target Domain | benleedsproperties.com |
| Business Sector | Other |
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