Dark Project Ransomware Claims 38 Victims Across 8 Countries
First merged summary.
Dark Project ransomware claims 38 victims in eight countries with double-extortion and 80% affiliate commission.
Dark Project, a financially motivated ransomware operation, claims 38 victims across eight countries, mostly in manufacturing, healthcare, and construction in the United States. The group uses double-extortion with data theft, encryption, and leak threats, gaining initial access via phishing, RDP, and credential abuse. Affiliates are recruited through Tox, receiving 80% of extortion proceeds while the group manages negotiations and victim communications.
- 38 victims claimed across 8 countries
- 80% affiliate commission offered
- Manufacturing 12 victims, healthcare 7
- Initial access via phishing, RDP, credential abuse
- Victims peaked at 20 in August 2026
- Payments within 24 hours via Bitcoin
Timeline
dated events in the reporting · oldest first- Jun 1, 2026Earliest activity of Dark Project dated · GBHackers
- Aug 1, 2026Victims count peaked at 20 · Cyber Security News
- Nov 6, 202638 victims claimed in 8 countries · GBHackers
- Nov 6, 202638 organizations listed on leak site · Cyber Security News
What each outlet adds
beyond the shared facts- GBHackersVictim counts by sector, 8 countries, Bitcoin payments, affiliate details
- Cyber Security News80% commission via Tox, leak site documentation, August peak, US focus
Coverage
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GBHackersFirst report
Dark Project Ransomware Claims 38 Victims Across 8 Countries
Dark Project ransomware claims 38 victims in eight countries with double-extortion and an 80% affiliate commission.
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Cyber Security News
Dark Project Ransomware recruits affiliates with 80% commission
Dark Project advertises 80% commission to partners while managing extortion and victim communications, with 38 organizations reported.