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AiLock Ransomware Targets England Hockey

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England Hockey is investigating a potential data breach after the AiLock ransomware gang claimed to have stolen 129GB of data from its systems. The organization is working with external experts and authorities to assess the impact, while AiLock threatens to publish the stolen files unless a ransom is paid. AiLock, a relatively new ransomware operation, uses double-extortion tactics and leverages privacy law violations in negotiations. The ransomware encrypts files with ChaCha20 and NTRUEncrypt, appending the .AILock extension. England Hockey, responsible for field hockey in England, has over 800 clubs and 150,000 registered players, making the potential breach significant.

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  1. 12.03.2026 22:37 1 articles · 23h ago

    AiLock Ransomware Targets England Hockey

    England Hockey is investigating a potential data breach after the AiLock ransomware gang claimed to have stolen 129GB of data. The organization is working with external experts and authorities to assess the impact. AiLock threatens to publish the stolen files unless a ransom is paid, using double-extortion tactics and leveraging privacy law violations in negotiations.

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  • AiLock ransomware gang listed England Hockey as a victim on its data leak site, claiming to have stolen 129GB of data.

    First reported: 12.03.2026 22:37
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  • England Hockey is investigating the incident with internal teams and external experts.

    First reported: 12.03.2026 22:37
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  • AiLock uses double-extortion tactics, giving victims 72 hours to respond and five days to pay the ransom.

    First reported: 12.03.2026 22:37
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  • The ransomware encrypts files with ChaCha20 and NTRUEncrypt, appending the .AILock extension.

    First reported: 12.03.2026 22:37
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  • England Hockey has not confirmed a data breach but advises vigilance against phishing and suspicious account activity.

    First reported: 12.03.2026 22:37
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