high severity April 22, 2024 · 4 min read Unverified claim — what this is

The Tech Interactive Listed by 8base Ransomware Group

If you are a customer of The Tech Interactive, here’s what is being claimed, and what it would mean for you.

The Tech Interactive was listed on 8base's leak site. 8base claims to have stolen internal data. This is the group's claim, not a confirmed finding.

The Tech Interactive Listed by 8base Ransomware Group

On April 22, 2024, The Tech Interactive in San Jose, California, appeared on the leak site operated by the 8base ransomware group. The museum, which provides hands-on science and technology experiences for families and school groups, is claimed to have had internal files exfiltrated during a ransomware attack. The listing does not specify the number of people affected or detail exactly which records were taken.

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Details from the Leak Site

The primary disclosure on the 8base leak site states that The Tech Interactive suffered a ransomware incident in which attackers extracted internal files. No victim count, no list of specific data types such as names, addresses, or payment records, and no ransom amount appear in the posting. The museum’s notification to affected parties, if one has been sent, has not been made public with those specifics. What is confirmed is that the organization’s internal systems were compromised and data left the network.

April 22, 2024 marks the date the listing became visible to anyone monitoring ransomware leak sites. The Tech Interactive operates at thetech.org and has served the Bay Area since 1983.

Why This Matters for You and Your Family

When a local institution like a children’s science museum is breached, the people most likely to be exposed are ordinary families who visited, attended events, signed up for classes, or volunteered. Even if the leak site does not list exact data types, internal files at such organizations routinely contain names, contact details, dates of birth, and sometimes payment information tied to memberships or field trips. Once that information reaches a ransomware group’s leak site, it can be downloaded by other criminals within hours.

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Attributed to 8base · 448 incidents tracked →

Severity High

Disclosed April 22, 2024

Last reviewed August 8, 2026

Affected Unconfirmed

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