The BlackFile hacking group has been conducting data theft and extortion attacks against retail and hospitality organizations since February 2026.

A new financially motivated hacking group tracked as BlackFile has been linked to a wave of data theft and extortion attacks against retail and hospitality organizations since February 2026. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-blackfile-extortion-gang-targets-retail-and-hospitality-orgs/

Bleeping Computer: New BlackFile extortion group linked to surge of vishing attacks https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-blackfile-extortion-gang-targets-retail-and-hospitality-orgs/