RANSOMWARE VICTIMHOSPITALITY

The Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority

Dark Project📍 United States (US)📅 August 5, 2026
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same group

Attack Intelligence

The Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority was compromised in a ransomware attack attributed to Dark Project in August 2026. The organization, operating in the Hospitality sector in United States, was added to the group's data leak site as part of an extortion campaign.

Dark Project operates as a financially motivated ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation, exfiltrating sensitive data and threatening public disclosure to pressure victims into paying ransom demands.

About MECA Omaha MECA is a organization that manages public event venues in Omaha, Nebraska, including the CHI Health Center, Charles Schwab Field, and The RiverFront. Established in 2000, it plays a crucial role in hosting world-class events and fostering community engagement through its facilities. As a result of a successful cyberattack on the company, MECA suffered damage; more than 500 GB of confidential information was stolen, specifically the company’s customer data, important financial documents, and the personal data of the organization’s employees. About 100 000 files are not secured by domain for now. Download here: http://667k2ck7qlzoqt52i6dq7evcfzko2ezfrhgv6zziccjet2cc653kvbid.onion/

Additional Details

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Quick Facts

CountryUnited States (US)
SectorHospitality
Attack DateAug 5, 2026
Intel Sourceransomware.live

Threat Group

Dark Project
Motivation: financial
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External Links

Data sourced from Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Victim listing does not imply confirmed breach — intelligence based on group claims.