A ransomware group calling itself ShinyHunters claims to have carried out an attack against ReliaQuest, LLC, with the claim dated August 23, 2026. This claim comes from the group’s own leak-site listing, which is tracked by ransomware.live, a security research platform that monitors ransomware groups’ public leak sites. At this time, the claim is unverified — ReliaQuest has not confirmed any incident, and no regulator has issued any related notice.
What we know — and don’t
- ShinyHunters listed a claim referencing ReliaQuest, LLC on its leak site, dated August 23, 2026.
- ReliaQuest operates in the cybersecurity/technology space, categorized here under the ‘other’ sector.
- The specific data types the group claims to have obtained have not been disclosed in the listing and have not been confirmed by ReliaQuest or any independent party.
- No official statement from ReliaQuest or any regulatory body has been issued regarding this claim as of this writing.
What should you do if you have an account with this company?
- Change your password for any account associated with ReliaQuest, and avoid reusing that password elsewhere.
- Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on the account if it isn’t already active.
- Watch closely for phishing emails, texts, or calls that reference ReliaQuest or claim to be resolving a security issue — attackers often exploit these claims before they’re verified.
- Consider using a password manager to ensure your credentials are unique across services.
- Since claims like this often precede confirmation of what data was actually involved, signing up for a service like Aura or LifeLock can help you monitor for signs your identity or personal information is being misused elsewhere.
- Keep an eye on account statements or activity logs tied to services connected to ReliaQuest for anything unusual.
BreachLetter will update this page if ReliaQuest confirms this incident, issues a public statement, or if the matter is officially reported to regulators.