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Panzer Ransomware

Active

Threat actor group tracked in the global ransomware database ยท Last disclosure: Aug 5, 2026

Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) Double Extortion Target: Retail & E-Commerce
2
Total Victims
0% of all tracked
2
Countries Targeted
2
Sectors Targeted
2026
First Seen

Threat Actor Analysis

Panzer is a ransomware threat group that has disclosed 2 victims in publicly accessible leak site data, representing 0% of all ransomware attacks tracked in this database. The earliest victim disclosure attributed to Panzer in our dataset dates to August 2026.

Geographically, Panzer has targeted organisations in 2 countries. The most frequently targeted nation is Switzerland with 1 victim organisations. Other heavily targeted nations include Indonesia.

Industry-wise, Panzer shows a concentration in the Retail & E-Commerce, Education 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, Panzer 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 table below lists the 2 most recent of the 2 disclosures we hold for this group; use the link beneath it to page through all of them.

Recent Victim Disclosures (showing 2 of 2)

# Organization Country Sector Date
1 Festina Group festinagroup.com ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Switzerland Retail & E-Commerce Aug 5, 2026
2 Surakarta University ums.ac.id ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Indonesia Education Aug 5, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Panzer ransomware?

Panzer is a ransomware threat group that has claimed 2 victims since its first known activity in August 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 Panzer attacked?

Panzer has claimed 2 victims in our database, representing 0% of all tracked ransomware attacks. The most targeted countries are Switzerland, Indonesia.

Which countries does Panzer target?

Panzer has attacked organizations in 2 countries. The top targeted countries are: Switzerland, Indonesia.

Which industries does Panzer target?

Panzer most frequently targets the Retail & E-Commerce, Education sectors based on victim disclosures in our database.

Is Panzer still active?

Panzer's most recent victim disclosure in our database was on August 5, 2026. Ransomware groups frequently rebrand or go dormant; monitor this page and our ransomware map for the latest activity.