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American Associated Pharmacies

Ransomware attack by Embargo · Disclosed November 13, 2024 · 🇺🇸 United States

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Date Disclosed
Nov 13, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Embargo
40 total victims
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Industry
Healthcare

ThreatAI Analysis

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

About the Embargo group

Embargo is a Rust-based ransomware-as-a-service group that emerged in April 2024, primarily targeting US healthcare, manufacturing, and business services organizations using double extortion, assessed as a potential successor to BlackCat/ALPHV with over $34 million in ransom proceeds. Embargo has listed 40 victims since April 2024.

Incident Analysis

American Associated Pharmacies was targeted by Embargo ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 40 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on November 13, 2024, when American Associated Pharmacies appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

American Associated Pharmacies is based in United States , operating in the Healthcare sector. United States ranks #1 globally for ransomware attacks, with 9,418 victims in our database.

Sector context: Healthcare organisations are high-value ransomware targets because patient data is extremely sensitive, regulatory penalties for breaches are severe, and operational downtime can threaten patient safety — all factors that increase ransom payment pressure.

Embargo 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: Sep 6, 2026 00:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was American Associated Pharmacies attacked by ransomware?

Yes. American Associated Pharmacies was listed as a victim of the Embargo ransomware group on November 13, 2024. The organisation is based in United States and operates in the Healthcare sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked American Associated Pharmacies?

American Associated Pharmacies was attacked by Embargo ransomware. Embargo is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 40 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the American Associated Pharmacies ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on American Associated Pharmacies was disclosed on November 13, 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 American Associated Pharmacies ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from American Associated Pharmacies 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 Healthcare organisation, American Associated Pharmacies likely held patient records, medical data, and personally identifiable information (PII).

How can organisations protect against Embargo attacks?

To defend against Embargo 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.