Ransomware Group Vexy Ransomware hits: Data-Core Systems. HookPhish team Target organization Data-Core Systems dcsdev.org Technology Summary. In the latest cybersecurity news, Data-Core Systems - an organization based in US - has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group Vexy Ransomware. This data breach, discovered on Oct 16, 2026, 16:55 UTC, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as HookPhish continue through 2026. Incident report. | Target Organization | Data-Core Systems | | Threat Group | Vexy Ransomware | | Summary | Data-Core Systems is an IT consulting and technology services company incorporated in 1988. It helps organizations with digital transformation, SAP implementation, AI and machine learning, data analytics, cloud migration, application development, publishing, and business process solutions. It serves industries including healthcare, manufacturing, government, finance, retail, and energy. | | Date of Breach | Oct 16, 2026, 14:15 UTC | | Discovery Date | Oct 16, 2026, 16:55 UTC | | Target Domain | dcsdev.org | | Business Sector | Technology | How to reduce your ransomware risk. Most ransomware intrusions start with a stolen password or a phishing email. A few proactive steps sharply cut your exposure: * train staff to spot attacks - close the gap attackers exploit. * monitor the dark web for leaked logins - close the gap attackers exploit. Disclaimer. HookPhish does not engage in the exfiltration, downloading, taking, hosting, viewing, reposting, or disclosure of any stolen information. All breach data reported here is sourced from publicly available threat intelligence feeds for awareness purposes only.

Arctic Stream, listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange as AST, completed the acquisition of 23% of Data Core Systems, a leading cybersecurity firm in Romania, for [RON]9.89 million. The deal, finalized on March 21, 2025, aims to strengthen their strategic partnership. Data Core Systems is valued at [RON]43 million. The acquisition supports compliance with EU directives NIS2 and DORA. AST shares rose 4.9% post-announcement, despite a 32% decline over the past year.