Ransomware Group shinyhunters Hits: State of Florida DMV
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, State of Florida DMV — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group shinyhunters. This data breach, discovered on 2026-09-07T20:07:30.598993+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | State of Florida DMV |
| Threat Group | shinyhunters |
| Summary | Contact us, you know how. or we will release the files. View download button below for proof (samples). Deadline : 9 11 2026 | Updated: 07 Sep 2026 | Warning: FINAL WARNING |
| Date of Breach | 2026-09-07T11:10:00+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-09-07T20:07:30.598993+00:00 |
| Region | US |
| Business Sector | Government & Defense |
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:
- realistic phishing tests — close the gap attackers exploit.
- train staff to spot attacks — close the gap attackers exploit.
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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.
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