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AkzoNobel

Ransomware attack by Anubis · Disclosed March 2, 2026 · 🇳🇱 Netherlands

akzonobel.com

Date Disclosed
Mar 2, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Anubis
106 total victims
Country
🇳🇱 Netherlands
Industry
Manufacturing

ThreatAI Analysis

Compiled from this incident record and the threat intelligence profile for Anubis. Figures and technique mappings are quoted from the source data, not inferred.

About the Anubis group

Anubis is a ransomware-as-a-service group active since December 2024 that targets healthcare, engineering, construction, and professional services sectors, offering affiliates a flexible revenue split model and an optional destructive "wipe mode" alongside standard encryption. Anubis has listed 101 victims since February 2025.

Incident Analysis

AkzoNobel was targeted by Anubis ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 106 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on March 2, 2026, when AkzoNobel appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

AkzoNobel is based in Netherlands , operating in the Manufacturing sector. Netherlands ranks #22 globally for ransomware attacks, with 124 victims in our database.

Sector context: Manufacturing companies are frequently targeted because production downtime directly translates to financial loss. Ransomware operators exploit this time-sensitivity to demand higher ransoms and faster payment.

Anubis 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 — 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 15, 2026 20:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was AkzoNobel attacked by ransomware?

Yes. AkzoNobel was listed as a victim of the Anubis ransomware group on March 2, 2026. The organisation is based in Netherlands and operates in the Manufacturing sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked AkzoNobel?

AkzoNobel was attacked by Anubis ransomware. Anubis is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 106 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the AkzoNobel ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on AkzoNobel was disclosed on March 2, 2026. 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 AkzoNobel ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from AkzoNobel 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 Manufacturing organisation, AkzoNobel likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Anubis attacks?

To defend against Anubis 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.