Hedge fund cyberattacks tied to BlackFile-linked UNC6671 extortion group

BleepingComputer by Lawrence Abrams 6 August 2026, 23:07 EEST Security

A recent wave of cyberattacks targeting hedge funds, private-equity firms, and other financial organizations has been linked to UNC6671, an extortion group reportedly associated with the BlackFile campaign extortion group.

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