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England Hockey investigates potential data breach after AiLock ransomware claims

Scworld • March 13, 2026

England Hockey is currently investigating a potential data breach following claims by the AiLock ransomware gang that they have compromised the organization's systems and exfiltrated 129GB of data. The threat actor has threatened to publish the stolen files unless a ransom is paid, according to a recent report by Bleeping Computer.

The AiLock ransomware gang has listed England Hockey as a victim on its data leak site, alleging the theft of 129GB of data. England Hockey has acknowledged the claims and launched an urgent investigation, engaging both internal teams and external cybersecurity experts to ascertain the extent of the incident. The organization, which oversees field hockey nationwide with over 800 clubs and 150,000 registered players, stated it cannot on specific details due to the ongoing inquiry.

AiLock is known for employing double-extortion tactics, giving victims a limited window to negotiate before leaking data or destroying recovery tools. The ransomware reportedly uses ChaCha20 and NTRUEncrypt to encrypt files, appending the .AILock extension.

Source: Bleeping Computer

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England Hockey Faces Ransomware Data Breach from AiLock Gang England Hockey is investigating a ransomware attack by the AiLock gang, which claims to have stolen 129GB of data from the organization. The attackers have threatened to publish the stolen files unless a ransom is paid. England Hockey has acknowledged the incident and is working with internal teams and external experts to assess the situation. They are also cooperating with law enforcement. The AiLock ransomware operation is known for its double-extortion tactics, leveraging privacy law violations to pressure victims. While no specific details about the breach have been confirmed, the organization emphasizes the importance of data security and urges vigilance among its members against potential phishing attempts. The attack highlights the growing sophistication of ransomware threats targeting organizations across various sectors. 4 sources 55

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