London College of Beauty Therapy
blackbyteThis record tracks a ransomware attack claimed by the blackbyte group against London College of Beauty Therapy. It collects the publicly disclosed attack details — sector, location and timeline — as published on the operator's leak site and indexed by Breach House.
Window Zero
EXPOSURE GAPWindow Zero is the time the breach stayed in the open before anyone said so — the gap between when the attack was first discovered on the operator's leak site (t1) and when it was publicly disclosed (t2). The wider this window, the longer victims, staff and customers were exposed with no warning.
Attack Summary
London College of Beauty Therapy (LCBT) is a specialist education provider located in Soho, London, offering courses in Beauty Therapy, Hairdressing, Make-up, and Advanced Aesthetics. Founded in 1995, the college provides industry-recognised qualifications and apprenticeships for students seeking careers in beauty and hair sectors. Its programs include full-time and short courses across Beauty Retail, Hair & Media Make-up, and Advanced Epilation, with many courses offered free of charge. The institution is recognized as London's No.1 college for diplomas and courses in beauty, hair, and make-up. LCBT was neutrally listed as a ransomware victim associated with the blackbyte threat actor.
Leak Screenshots
SAMPLEProof-of-breach screenshots the operator posted from the stolen data. Previews are redacted and locked — the originals are available on HaveIBeenRansom.