Data Breaches
BlackFile Actively Extorting Data-Theft Victims in Retail and Hospitality
A new extortion gang known as BlackFile, linked to the broader criminal network “The Com,” has been targeting retail and hospitality organizations since February 2026, using vishing-to-fake-SSO-phishing chains to steal credentials, exfiltrate SaaS data, and demand seven-figure ransom payments. ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA — A surge in sophisticated voice-phishing (vishing) attacks has put