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high severity February 25, 2026 · scope unconfirmed

111 Listed by everest Ransomware Group

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Severity High
Disclosed February 25, 2026
Affected Unconfirmed
Data exposed Internal files exfiltrated in ransomware attack

On February 25, 2026, the Everest ransomware group added 111 to its leak site, confirming that the organization suffered a ransomware attack in which internal files were exfiltrated.

Confirmed Details from Reporting

Public reporting indicates that Everest listed the victim on its dark-web leak portal on that date. The group claims to have stolen internal files during the intrusion, though the exact volume and specific types of data remain unclear from available information. No confirmed victim count for individuals has been released, and the company has not yet issued a public statement detailing what records were taken. Industry research from sources such as DoxxScan™ continuous monitoring has not yet incorporated this incident, which is typical for fresh ransomware leaks.

Why This Matters for You and Your Family

When a company loses control of internal files, the information inside can include customer records, employee details, contracts, or spreadsheets that contain names, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, and sometimes Social Security numbers. If your data was among the records handled by 111, it could surface on criminal marketplaces within weeks. Credential leaks from such incidents often cascade into account takeovers on unrelated services where you reused the same password. For families, this risk extends to children whose school forms, sports registrations, or gaming accounts may link back to the same household address or parent email.

The Doxxing and Identity-Chain Risks

Stolen internal files frequently contain enough personal breadcrumbs to map an identity chain: an email leads to a username, the username appears in a gaming account, the gaming account reveals a real name or location, and suddenly strangers know where your family lives. Public reporting describes this pattern in many Everest incidents. Once the chain begins, doxxing escalates quickly—harassment, SIM-swapping attempts, or targeted scams become realistic threats. Gaming accounts belonging to you or your children are especially vulnerable because kids often reuse credentials or email addresses tied to family records.

Everest Ransomware Group's Track Record

Public reporting attributes the Everest ransomware operation to a group that emerged in 2020. The collective has targeted hospitals, schools, manufacturers, and technology firms. Its typical playbook involves initial access through phishing or exploited remote desktop services, followed by data exfiltration before encryption. The group then demands ransom and, if unpaid, publishes samples or full datasets on its leak site to pressure victims. Everest maintains a double-extortion model: both encryption and public exposure are used as leverage.

What to do

  • Run a DoxxScan to map every link between your emails, phone numbers, usernames, and real-world identity so you can see exactly what this breach may have exposed.
  • Rotate any password you used at 111 anywhere else it appears, then enable two-factor authentication through an authenticator app rather than SMS.
  • Enable continuous DoxxScan monitoring across 15.4B+ breach records and 100+ platforms so the next leak that touches your family is caught in hours instead of months.
  • Cover the household with DoxxScan family protection, which includes children's gaming accounts that often chain back to the same addresses or parent credentials.
  • Let DoxxScan remediation specialists handle takedown requests across data brokers and leak sites on your behalf while you focus on securing accounts.

The speed with which ransomware groups publish stolen data continues to shrink, leaving ordinary families with a narrowing window to act. Starting protective steps now can limit how far this breach travels. DoxxScan by GalaxyWarden delivers continuous monitoring across 15.4 billion breach records and more than 100 platforms, AI-powered identity-chain mapping that connects handles to real identities, and hands-on remediation by specialists who manage takedowns for you. Its household coverage extends to dependents and children's gaming accounts that frequently become the next link in a doxxing chain.

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