The cybercriminal group Kirin, known for its double-extortion techniques, announced that it had hacked the Houston Symphony Orchestra’s servers and stolen more than 300GB of confidential information. This is part of a series of attacks on American cultural institutions, including PBS Detroit and Lee Enterprises
The hackers posted an ultimatum on a darknet blog demanding contact. If negotiations fail, the data could be made public on March 5.
A post about the Houston Symphony has disappeared from the Qilin blog, which may indicate the beginning of negotiations between the hackers and the organization. Founded in 1913, the organization is one of the oldest symphony orchestras in the United States. Its annual budget is 28.8 million $ and its concerts are attended by more than 400,000 listeners.
The incident with the Houston Symphony Orchestra highlights the growing threat to cultural organizations.
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