Sable International listed by the bianlian ransomware group

Overview

The BianLian ransomware group listed Sable International, a South African company providing citizenship, immigration and financial advisory services, on its leak site on 25 August 2024.

What was published

The listing confirmed the company as a victim. No public detail of the stolen data was provided.

Risks for affected individuals

Immigration and financial advisors hold client passports, financial records and personal documents. Exposure can enable identity theft and fraud at scale.

What remains unknown

The data categories and number of affected clients are not disclosed.

What affected people should do

Clients should monitor for identity misuse, be alert to phishing referencing Sable International and report suspicious activity to authorities.