Empire Group Falls Victim to Lynx Ransomware Attack

**Executive Summary:** The report details a ransomware attack by the Lynx group against Empire Group, claiming data exfiltration and publishing sample screenshots; Lynx is described as a Ransomware-as-a-Service operator using ECC/AES and multi-threaded encryption and employing double-extortion tactics that primarily target SMBs in construction, real estate, and finance across North America and Europe.