Abyss Ransomware
ActiveThreat actor group tracked in the global ransomware database ยท Last disclosure: May 14, 2026
Threat Actor Analysis
Abyss is a ransomware threat group that has disclosed 59 victims in publicly accessible leak site data, representing 0.3% of all ransomware attacks tracked in this database. The earliest victim disclosure attributed to Abyss in our dataset dates to May 2026.
Geographically, Abyss has targeted organisations in 14 countries. The most frequently targeted nation is United States with 42 victim organisations. Other heavily targeted nations include Canada, Hong Kong, Spain.
Industry-wise, Abyss shows a concentration in the Technology sector. These industries are frequently targeted because they manage sensitive data, critical operations, or have lower tolerance for operational downtime โ conditions that increase ransom payment likelihood.
Like most modern ransomware operations, Abyss likely employs a double extortion model: encrypting victim files while simultaneously exfiltrating data, creating dual pressure to pay the ransom. Victim organisations that refuse payment face having their data published on the group's dark web leak site.
Note: This profile is generated from public leak site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. Data is updated automatically. The victim table below shows the 1 most recent cached victims; the total victim count (59) reflects the complete database.
Recent Victim Disclosures (1 cached of 59 total)
| # | Organization | Country | Sector | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
technic.com
technic.com
|
๐บ๐ธ United States | Technology | May 14, 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abyss ransomware?
Abyss is a ransomware threat group that has claimed 59 victims since its first known activity in May 2026. The group operates by infiltrating target networks, exfiltrating data, encrypting files, and threatening to publish stolen data on a dark web leak site if the ransom is not paid.
How many victims has Abyss attacked?
Abyss has claimed 59 victims in our database, representing 0.3% of all tracked ransomware attacks. The most targeted countries are United States, Canada, Hong Kong, Spain.
Which countries does Abyss target?
Abyss has attacked organizations in 14 countries. The top targeted countries are: United States, Canada, Hong Kong, Spain.
Which industries does Abyss target?
Abyss most frequently targets the Technology sectors based on victim disclosures in our database.
Is Abyss still active?
Abyss's most recent victim disclosure in our database was on May 14, 2026. Ransomware groups frequently rebrand or go dormant; monitor this page and our ransomware map for the latest activity.