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AGL

Ransomware attack by Hunters Β· Disclosed March 18, 2024 Β· πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China

agladvisors.com

Date Disclosed
Mar 18, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Hunters
282 total victims
Country
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
Industry
Energy

Incident Analysis

AGL was targeted by Hunters ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 282 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on March 18, 2024, when AGL appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

AGL is based in China , operating in the Energy sector. China ranks #28 globally for ransomware attacks, with 110 victims in our database.

Sector context: Energy sector attacks can have critical infrastructure implications. Ransomware on operational technology (OT) networks can disrupt power generation and distribution, elevating the urgency of recovery.

Hunters typically employs a double extortion model: first exfiltrating sensitive data from the victim's systems, then deploying ransomware to encrypt files. Victims face two simultaneous threats β€” paying to restore access and paying to prevent publication of stolen data. The group's leak site publishes victim names and exfiltrated data as leverage.

Data source: This incident record is sourced from public ransomware group leak site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. Disclosure date reflects when the victim was published on the leak site, which may differ from the initial date of compromise. This platform does not publish or link to stolen data. Last data update: Aug 2, 2026 08:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was AGL attacked by ransomware?

Yes. AGL was listed as a victim of the Hunters ransomware group on March 18, 2024. The organisation is based in China and operates in the Energy sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked AGL?

AGL was attacked by Hunters ransomware. Hunters is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 282 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the AGL ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on AGL was disclosed on March 18, 2024. This date reflects when the victim was published on the threat group's leak site, which may differ from the actual date of initial compromise.

What data was stolen in the AGL ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from AGL has not been independently verified by this platform. Ransomware groups typically exfiltrate data before encrypting systems and use the threat of publication to pressure victims. As a Energy organisation, AGL likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Hunters attacks?

To defend against Hunters and similar threat actors, organisations should: maintain regular offline backups tested for restoration; implement network segmentation to limit lateral movement; deploy multi-factor authentication on all remote access; use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools; conduct regular phishing and security awareness training; and monitor threat intelligence feeds for indicators of compromise (IOCs) associated with active groups.