On January 26, 2024, the ransomware group LockBit3 added securinux.net to its public leak site, stating that the company had refused to pay and that 35 GB of internal files would be published.
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Details in the Leak Listing
The primary disclosure on the LockBit3 leak site indicates that Securinux, a provider of Linux-based security applications including firewalls and internet solutions, was compromised in a ransomware attack. The listing explicitly states that internal papers totaling 35 GB were exfiltrated and warns they will be disclosed because the victim did not comply with the group's demands. The notification does not specify the exact types of files taken beyond calling them internal papers, nor does it list any customer or employee personal data. It also does not quantify how many individuals may be affected. The entry appeared on the onion site on January 26, 2024, and remains active.
Why This Matters for You and Your Family
When a specialized security company like Securinux suffers a breach, the exposure reaches beyond its own walls. If you or any member of your family has ever used one of their Linux firewall products, purchased an internet security solution from them, or interacted with their support systems, your contact details or licensing information could be among the files now at risk of public release. Even if your records are not directly listed, the precedent is clear: organizations that protect other people's systems are themselves vulnerable. The real-world consequence is that sensitive correspondence, configuration details, or partner information could surface online, giving attackers concrete leads to target individuals and households who trusted the company's security offerings.
Doxxing and Identity-Chain Risks
Exposed internal files from a security vendor often contain more than just business documents. They can include email addresses, usernames, support-ticket histories, and references to external accounts. These fragments become the starting points for doxxing chains that link your work identity to personal handles, phone numbers, and family addresses. Once attackers connect those dots, credential-stuffing attacks against your other accounts become far more effective. This is especially dangerous for gaming accounts belonging to you or your children, where a single reused password or linked email can lead to full account takeover, harassment, and further exposure of household information. The 35 GB of data now threatened for release increases the chance that such linkages will be handed to opportunistic criminals who scan leak sites daily.