August 2026 Dark Web Breach Incident Trend Report
Note In August 2026, widespread instances of database leaks, the sale of internal data, and the trading of initial access privileges were observed on dark web and deep web forums. Due to the nature of the sources, it was difficult to fully verify the accuracy of some posts. Major Issues
Ransom & Dark Web Issues Week 1, September 2026
ASEC Blog publishes Ransom & Dark Web Issues Week 1, September 2026 ZaWoo Data Extortion Attacks Against Multiple Organizations Worldwide Black X Ransomware Attack on a South Korean Automotive Parts Manufacturer Internal Data of a South Korean Asset Management and Investment Firm Offered for Sale
July 2026 Dark Web Breach Incident Trend Report
Note The July 2026 Dark Web Breach Incident Trend Report was compiled based on data breach cases posted on deep web and dark web forums. Due to the nature of some posts, it is difficult to fully verify their accuracy; some posts related to South Korea included AI-generated false data
June 2026 Security Issues in Korean & Global Financial Sector
Statistics on Malware Distributed to the Financial Sector In the June threat analysis for the financial sector, phishing was the most prevalent attack method in Attack Stage 1, while droppers/downloaders (distribution tools that download additional malware) were the most prevalent in Attack Stage 2. Infostealers were identified in the third
Ransom & Dark Web Issues Week 2, April 2026
ASEC Blog publishes Ransom & Dark Web Issues Week 2, April 2026 Emergence of New Ransomware Group ‘KryBit’ Gunra, Ransomware Attack Targeting South Korean Pharmaceutical Company DragonForce, Ransomware Attack Targeting Egyptian Generic Drug Developer and Manufacturer
