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Ransomware group EndZone hits Philander Smith University
Philander Smith University — a education target operating in US has been listed by the EndZone ransomware group on 2026-10-06. The information below reflects what the threat actor has publicly claimed on their leak site; the details have not been independently verified.
Incident Report
| Target Organization | Philander Smith University |
|---|---|
| Threat Group | EndZone |
| Summary | Revenue: $25.3 million annual Philander Smith University is a private, historically Black liberal arts institution in Little Rock, Arkansas, founded in 1877 and affiliated with the United Methodist Church. They provide undergraduate and graduate education with a focus on academic excellence, social justice, and leadership development for a diverse student body. We successfully exfiltrated 500GB+ worth of data which includes VERY confidential information about students and staff, as well as financial information. Alongside, we have encrypted files across the entire network. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-10-06 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-10-06 |
| Region | US |
| Target Domain | — |
| Business Sector | Education |
| Severity | MEDIUM |
Claim by EndZone
Revenue: $25.3 million annual Philander Smith University is a private, historically Black liberal arts institution in Little Rock, Arkansas, founded in 1877 and affiliated with the United Methodist Church. They provide undergraduate and graduate education with a focus on academic excellence, social justice, and leadership development for a diverse student body. We successfully exfiltrated 500GB+ worth of data which includes VERY confidential information about students and staff, as well as financial information. Alongside, we have encrypted files across the entire network.
Posted by the EndZone threat actor on its public leak site. This is the group's own statement and has not been independently verified by HackerFeeds.
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