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Ransomware group kazu hits Spirit Cultural Exchange - US
Spirit Cultural Exchange - US — a education target operating in US has been listed by the kazu ransomware group on 2026-09-05. 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 | Spirit Cultural Exchange - US |
|---|---|
| Threat Group | kazu |
| Summary | Spirit Cultural Exchange is a U.S.-based organization that provides international cultural exchange and J-1 visa programs for students, young professionals, teachers, and international participants. Its programs include Summer Work and Travel, internships, professional training, and teaching opportunities in the United States |
| Date of Breach | 2026-09-05 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-09-05 |
| Region | US |
| Target Domain | www.spiritexchange.com |
| Business Sector | Education |
| Severity | MEDIUM |
Claim by kazu
Spirit Cultural Exchange is a U.S.-based organization that provides international cultural exchange and J-1 visa programs for students, young professionals, teachers, and international participants. Its programs include Summer Work and Travel, internships, professional training, and teaching opportunities in the United States
Posted by the kazu 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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