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FulcrumSec  (Back to overview)


FulcrumSec is a financially motivated data-theft-extortion group known for sophisticated ransomware attacks and double extortion tactics. They have exploited vulnerabilities such as hardcoded credentials and misconfigured cloud permissions to gain access to targets, including Novo Nordisk and Arup Group. Their operations involve extensive dwell time, with claims of spending months analyzing stolen data before contacting victims. FulcrumSec has demonstrated a targeted approach, often demanding ransoms that are strategically calculated based on the victim's financial profile.


Associated Families

There are currently no families associated with this actor.


References
2026-06-17TechRepublicKezia Jungco
Ozempic Maker Novo Nordisk Confirms Security Incident After $25M Hacker Demand
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2026-06-16ResecurityResecurity
Cybercriminals Are Targeting EdTech: Data Breaches and Ransomware Attacks on the Rise
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2026-06-10BushidoToken BlogBushidoToken
UK Cybercrime Journal: Arup Group Breached by FulcrumSec
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Credits: MISP Project