Novo Nordisk Under Cyber Attack, Hackers Threaten to Sell Stolen Data After USD 25 Million Ransom Refusal
The cyber extortion group FulcrumSec has stolen over 1 terabyte of sensitive data from pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk and is threatening to sell portions of it after the company refused a $25 million ransom demand. The group emerged in October 2025 and claims responsibility for the breach, escalating threats following the refusal.
A cyber extortion group called FulcrumSec has stolen more than 1 terabyte of sensitive information from the pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk. The group emerged in October 2025 and is now threatening to sell portions of the stolen data after Novo Nordisk allegedly refused to pay a $25 million ransom demand. The attack was confirmed through a statement from FulcrumSec, which claimed responsibility for the breach. The group’s actions follow a pattern of targeting major corporations, demanding significant financial payments in exchange for not leaking or selling stolen data. Novo Nordisk, a global leader in healthcare, has not confirmed the ransom demand publicly but is reportedly assessing the situation. The stolen data includes potentially sensitive corporate and research information, raising concerns about intellectual property and operational security. Cybersecurity experts warn that such attacks can have long-term consequences, including reputational damage and financial losses. The threat to sell the data publicly could further escalate risks for Novo Nordisk’s operations and stakeholders. FulcrumSec’s tactics align with a growing trend of ransomware groups shifting from encryption attacks to data theft and extortion. This incident underscores the increasing sophistication and boldness of cybercriminal organizations targeting high-value industries.
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