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Apt73 Ransomware

Active

Threat actor group tracked in the global ransomware database ยท Last disclosure: Jul 6, 2026

Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) Double Extortion Target: Manufacturing
157
Total Victims
0.8% of all tracked
50
Countries Targeted
4
Sectors Targeted
2026
First Seen

Threat Actor Analysis

Apt73 is a ransomware threat group that has disclosed 157 victims in publicly accessible leak site data, representing 0.8% of all ransomware attacks tracked in this database. The earliest victim disclosure attributed to Apt73 in our dataset dates to July 2026.

Geographically, Apt73 has targeted organisations in 50 countries. The most frequently targeted nation is United States with 20 victim organisations. Other heavily targeted nations include United Kingdom, Brazil, France.

Industry-wise, Apt73 shows a concentration in the Manufacturing, Business Services, Technology sectors. 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, Apt73 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 8 most recent cached victims; the total victim count (157) reflects the complete database.

Recent Victim Disclosures (8 cached of 157 total)

# Organization Country Sector Date
1
dgcement.com
dgcement.com
DZ Manufacturing Jul 6, 2026
2
azarestan.com
azarestan.com
IR โ€” Jul 6, 2026
3
vicentetrapani.com
vicentetrapani.com
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Argentina โ€” Jul 6, 2026
4
westernint.com
westernint.com
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States Business Services Jul 6, 2026
5
aydeniz.com
aydeniz.com
๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Turkey โ€” Jul 3, 2026
6
flazio.com
flazio.com
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Brazil Technology Jul 2, 2026
7
holidaypalace.com
holidaypalace.com
MO Hospitality and Tourism Jul 2, 2026
8
ritavo.com
ritavo.com
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น Austria โ€” Jul 2, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Apt73 ransomware?

Apt73 is a ransomware threat group that has claimed 157 victims since its first known activity in July 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 Apt73 attacked?

Apt73 has claimed 157 victims in our database, representing 0.8% of all tracked ransomware attacks. The most targeted countries are United States, United Kingdom, Brazil, France.

Which countries does Apt73 target?

Apt73 has attacked organizations in 50 countries. The top targeted countries are: United States, United Kingdom, Brazil, France.

Which industries does Apt73 target?

Apt73 most frequently targets the Manufacturing, Business Services, Technology sectors based on victim disclosures in our database.

Is Apt73 still active?

Apt73's most recent victim disclosure in our database was on July 6, 2026. Ransomware groups frequently rebrand or go dormant; monitor this page and our ransomware map for the latest activity.