Ransomware Group spacebears Hits: SEARS (Grupo Sanborns)
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, SEARS (Grupo Sanborns) — an organization based in MX — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group spacebears. This data breach, discovered on 2026-08-15T15:30:23.599393+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | SEARS (Grupo Sanborns) |
| Threat Group | spacebears |
| Summary | SEARS (Grupo Sanborns, S.A. de C.V.) is a leading Mexican retail company and a key subsidiary of Grupo Carso, owned by the Slim family.Founded in 1903 by the Sanborn brothers, the company has grown into one of the country’s most iconic and successful retail groups.It owns and operates two of Mexico’s most famous brands: Sears (mid-range department stores) and Sanborns (the signature “store + restaurant/cafe” format).Today, Grupo Sanborns manages more than 41,000 employees and hundreds of stores nationwide, with a strong focus on e-commerce and digital transformation.Website: www.sears.com.mx and www.sanborns.com.mx.AttentionDemo files will appear here in the coming days, ahead of the full-scale release. https://www.sears.com.mx/ |
| Date of Breach | 2026-08-15T15:30:03.885579+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-08-15T15:30:23.599393+00:00 |
| Region | MX |
| Target Domain | www.sears.com.mx |
| Business Sector | Retail & E-Commerce |
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