# LinkC Pub: threat group profile

> LinkC Pub is a threat group. Public reporting about it is still limited. This free profile brings together what is known about it, so you can judge the risk to you. It lists the other names the group goes by and links to every public report behind it.

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## At a glance

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Attack techniques | 0 |
| Thought to operate from | Not known |
| Other names | 1 |
| Public reports | 3 |

## Who is LinkC Pub?

LinkC Pub is a threat group. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Also known as

LinkC

Security companies each give the same group their own name, so one group can have many.

### What public reporting says

> Linkc is a newly emerged ransomware group that operates an onion-based data leak site and has claimed one victim, a U.S.-based AI and cloud service provider, H2O.ai, which was attacked on January 29, 2025. The group demanded a ransom of $15 million for data decryption and removal, showcasing access to sensitive information, including GPT model source code and customer data. Linkc's DLS is well-constructed and quick to load, indicating potential for future victim listings. However, there is currently no public acknowledgment from the victim, and the group has not engaged in discussions on cybercrime forums.

## Public reports about LinkC Pub

- https://www.redhotcyber.com/en/post/linkc-ransomware-the-new-cybercriminal-group-targeting-artificial-intelligence-data/#google_vignette
- https://www.cyfirma.com/research/tracking-ransomware-february-2025/
- https://www.cyjax.com/resources/blog/new-extortion-ransomware-group-linkc-emerges-what-you-need-to-know/

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### Who is LinkC Pub?

LinkC Pub is a threat group. Public reporting about it is still limited.

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