GoTip Listed by ransomexx Ransomware Group: Ransomware Claim — What’s Alleged & What To Do
GoTip has been listed by the ransomexx ransomware group, which states it has exfiltrated internal files in an attack on the organisation. The listing came to light on 17 April 2026; anyone connected to GoTip should check whether their data was exposed and take appropriate protective steps.
What happened
On 17 April 2026 the ransomexx group listed GoTip on its data-leak site, stating that 1.13 GB of internal files had been exfiltrated during a ransomware attack.
No further details on the date or method of intrusion, the encryption status of systems, or any ransom demand have been released by either the group or the company.
Inside ransomexx
Ransomexx is a ransomware-as-a-service operation that typically steals data before deploying encryption and then posts samples on a public leak site when victims refuse payment.
The group’s listing of GoTip constitutes a claim by the actors; independent verification of the data’s authenticity or volume has not been reported.
GoTip and its sector
GoTip runs the Japanese service gotip.jp, which links viewer donations to Bluetooth-enabled physical devices used by live-streaming creators to trigger on-screen or device actions.
Platforms in this sector routinely hold user account details, transaction histories, and device configuration records to process tips and maintain interactive features.
What was likely exposed
The only confirmed detail is the claimed removal of 1.13 GB of internal files. The exact contents of those files have not been disclosed.
What's at stake
Any personal identifiers, payment references or account credentials present in the files could be used for targeted phishing or account takeover attempts. The organisation may face extended operational recovery and loss of user trust.
Were you affected?
Users of gotip.jp who are concerned should review account activity and change associated passwords. The following steps provide a starting point for those seeking to limit further exposure:
- Check email inboxes, including spam folders, for any direct notification from GoTip.
- Run a free exposure scan of your email address against known breach data sets.
- Enable multi-factor authentication on the GoTip account and any linked services.
AICompiled with AI assistance from public sources and published under our editorial standards.
How this breach connects
More recent breaches
SOGO Auction Listed by ransomexx Ransomware GroupGo2Joy (go2joy.vn) Listed by ransomexx Ransomware GroupWagner-Meinert Listed by ransomexx Ransomware GroupAsteco Listed by ransomexx Ransomware GroupLatest breaches
Read GalaxyWarden’s full analysis of the GoTip Listed by ransomexx Ransomware Group →
Publicly posted by ransomexx — unverified claim, pending independent verification
Breach listings — particularly those originating from ransomware or leak sites — are third-party claims that may be unverified, incomplete, or inaccurate. A listing does not by itself confirm that a breach occurred or that any specific data was exposed. Severity is an automated assessment, not a definitive rating. Verification status is shown where available.
Attributions to threat groups and methods reflect public reporting and, in some cases, unverified claims made by the groups themselves; they may be incomplete or later revised. Recent Breaches and GalaxyWarden are independent and are not affiliated with, and do not endorse, any company or group named on this page. This information is aggregated from public sources for awareness only and is not legal, security, or investment advice.