Interlock ransomware group claims Elmcrest Children’s Center on its leak site

What happened

According to RansomLook, the Interlock ransomware group has listed Elmcrest Children’s Center, Inc on its leak site. RansomLook recorded the listing on 2026-11-04.

A leak-site listing is the group’s own claim, not proof of an attack. Elmcrest Children’s Center has not confirmed an incident in the available sources, and no independent outlet has verified the claim. Only the headline could be reviewed. The full entry could not be read. What data, if any, was taken, how much, and how access was gained are all not confirmed.

Am I affected?

Not confirmed. The sources do not say what systems or data are involved, or whether any data was taken. People who have records with Elmcrest Children’s Center, Inc, such as families, staff or partners, should treat the claim as unverified until the organisation makes a statement.

What to do now

1. Watch for a statement or notification from Elmcrest Children’s Center, Inc, and rely on that for what was affected.
2. As a general precaution, not based on the source, be careful with unexpected emails or calls that mention this incident or ask for credentials or payment.
3. Do not download or open files that are claimed to come from the leak site.

Sources

• RansomLook: Elmcrest Children’s Center, Inc: claimed by the interlock ransomware group on its leak site