Who: Notorious hacking groups LockBit and Karakurt targeted religious institutions, marking a shift from their usual focus on corporations and government entities.
What:
LockBit attacked Relentless Church (SC), claiming to have stolen employee data, including passports and financial documents.
Karakurt breached Our Sunday Visitor, a Catholic publishing company, stealing 130GB of sensitive data, including financial records, HR files, and marketing information.
Impact: Religious institutions are now a new target for cybercriminals. While historically overlooked, these attacks signal an expanding threat landscape. Experts warn that ransomware gangs selectively follow ethical "rules," often ignoring them when financially motivated.
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