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Metaencryptor Ransomware Attack Targets Pekin Insurance

Metaencryptor Ransomware Attack Targets Pekin Insurance

First seen 9 Nov 2026, 21:40 UTC • •
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ThreatCluster •November 9, 2026 at 21:41 UTC
  • •Pekin Insurance was attacked by the Metaencryptor ransomware group on November 7, 2026.
  • •The breach may have compromised sensitive data of current and former employees and customers.
  • •Attorneys are exploring a class action lawsuit for affected individuals.

Pekin Insurance reportedly suffered a ransomware attack attributed to the hacker group Metaencryptor on November 7, 2026. The breach was first reported by dark web monitoring site Ransomware.live and confirmed by cybersecurity blog HookPhish. Pekin Insurance, which serves customers across over 20 states, has not yet disclosed the extent of the data compromised or the specific systems affected. As a result of the breach, attorneys are investigating the possibility of a class action lawsuit for those whose information may have been exposed. The attack highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in cybersecurity defenses for organizations in the insurance sector. No specific details on the attack vector or the number of affected individuals have been provided at this time.

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Timeline

2026-11-07
Ransomware attack confirmed
Metaencryptor claimed responsibility for the ransomware attack on Pekin Insurance, with reports emerging on the same day.
HookPhish
2026-11-09
Class action investigation launched
ClassAction.org attorneys began investigating a potential class action lawsuit for those affected by the Pekin Insurance data breach.
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Common questions

What data might be affected?
Current and former employees and customers of Pekin Insurance may have had their information compromised.
Is there any confirmation of data exfiltration?
Details on the extent of data exfiltration have not been disclosed by Pekin Insurance.
What should affected individuals do?
Individuals who believe their information may be at risk should consider contacting the attorneys investigating the class action lawsuit.