Rhysida Ransomware Attack on MISC Group

- Target
- MISC Group
- Domain
- miscgroup.com
- Country
- Malaysia
- Attacking Group
- Rhysida
- Date Reported
- October 26, 2026
Summary
On October 26, 2026, the ransomware group Rhysida claimed responsibility for a cyberattack against
MISC Group (miscgroup.com), a leading provider of international energy-related maritime solutions based in Malaysia.
The group has threatened to release sensitive data unless their demands are met.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | MISC Group |
| Domain | miscgroup.com |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Attacking Group | Rhysida |
| Date Reported | October 26, 2026 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “MISC Group Incorporated in 1968, MISC Group is a world leading provider of international energy-related maritime solutions and services.29,841 files, 28.4 GBComplete command workstations: Master, Chief Officer and Bridge user folders – 16,918 files / 15.5 GB, including PST mail archives;Crew personal data (PDPA breach): IMO FAL Form 5 crew lists for ~30 seafarers with passport numbers (Malaysia/Philippines/Indonesia/India), Seafarer Employment Agreements with DOB, home addresses and salaries, a full scan of the 4th Officer’s PRC passport;Every ship’s password: ECDIS, CCTV, AIS, fire & gas alarm panels, door access codes, the Ship Security Plan (ISPS) password, NS5/Dualog mail accounts, domain admin credentials, OCIMF/SIRE web account;Internal investigations: complaint against the Chief Engineer (on-board assault/harassment, 25.08.2026), FR-HR25 investigative report;Incidents: vessel listing during (de-)ballasting – twice, one incident not reported to the flag state; a series of near-misses (VDR sensor failure, radar misuse during collision avoidance);Compliance gap: ~20 internal ISM non-conformities (rusted cargo pipelines, HV gloves expired since 2021) vs ‘clean’ statutory ABS audits of 17.10.2025; Japan PSC deficiency (Himeji, 09.12.2025) + Statements of Fact from 4 officers;Drydock & charter documentation: repair specs (SQLite MSL), ExxonMobil/APLNG delivery & redelivery certificates, CTMS custody-transfer data, full e-docs and ship plans” |
Recommended Security Actions
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- Harden employee defenses: Run phishing simulations and enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA) across all access points. Attackers often exploit weak or reused credentials sourced from the dark web.
- Engage professional response teams: Involve cybersecurity incident response experts, threat analysts, and legal counsel before initiating any dialogue with ransomware groups or ransom brokers.
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Disclaimer
DeXpose does not engage in the exfiltration, hosting, redistribution, or purchase of stolen data. All breach information reported here is collected from publicly accessible dark web sources and threat intelligence platforms.
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