The GLOBAL GROUP ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for a breach of Albavisión, a major Spanish-language media conglomerate based in Miami, Florida. The group alleges to have stolen 400 GB of data and given Albavisión 15 days to begin negotiations or face the publication of the stolen data online. The ransomware gang is known for its AI-driven negotiation tool and has targeted multiple sectors globally. This breach impacts Albavisión's operations across Latin America, including television channels, radio stations, print publications, and movie theaters.
Source: https://hackread.com/global-group-ransomware-media-giant-albavision-breach/
TPRM report: https://scoringcyber.rankiteo.com/company/idtolulab
"id": "idt858072925",
"linkid": "idtolulab",
"type": "Ransomware",
"date": "7/2025",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "5",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization's existence"{'affected_entities': [{'industry': 'Media',
'location': 'Miami, Florida',
'name': 'Albavisión',
'type': 'Media Conglomerate'}],
'date_detected': 'Early June 2025',
'description': 'The GLOBAL GROUP ransomware gang claims responsibility for a '
'breach of Albavisión, a major Spanish-language media '
'conglomerate based in Miami, Florida. The group also claims '
'to have stolen 400 GB of data.',
'impact': {'data_compromised': '400 GB'},
'lessons_learned': 'Businesses must rethink their security strategies, '
'implement clear cybersecurity policies, and provide '
'training to all staff on phishing scams, social '
'engineering tactics, and the risks of using work devices '
'for personal activities.',
'motivation': 'Financial gain',
'ransomware': {'data_exfiltration': 'Yes',
'ransom_demanded': 'Unknown, but a previous incident showed a '
'demand of 9.5 BTC (approx. $1 million)',
'ransomware_strain': 'GLOBAL GROUP'},
'recommendations': 'Implement clear cybersecurity policies, provide training '
'on phishing scams, social engineering tactics, and the '
'risks of using work devices for personal activities.',
'references': [{'source': 'Hackread.com', 'url': 'https://www.hackread.com'}],
'threat_actor': 'GLOBAL GROUP',
'title': 'GLOBAL GROUP Ransomware Attack on Albavisión',
'type': 'Ransomware'}