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Ransomware victim Transportation/Logistics

APEX - apexspedition.de

Listed by Monti on · organisation based in Germany

apexspedition.de

Disclosed
Feb 23, 2024
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Monti
63 victims listed
Country
Germany
#2 most targeted
Sector
Transportation/Logistics

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Monti group

Monti is a ransomware group first observed in June 2022 that initially copied nearly all of Conti's leaked source code, pivoting to target government, legal, and healthcare entities, later releasing a new Linux variant in 2023 with significantly less Conti code similarity, and experimenting with an affiliate model. Monti has listed 110 victims since December 2022.

Incident analysis

APEX - apexspedition.de was listed by Monti ransomware, a group with 63 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on February 23, 2024.

APEX - apexspedition.de is based in Germany and operates in the Transportation/Logistics sector. Germany ranks #2 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 1,017 victims in this database.

Sector context. Logistics companies are targeted because supply chain disruption has cascading effects on customers and partners, amplifying pressure to pay ransoms quickly to restore operations.

Monti typically follows a double extortion model: data is exfiltrated from the victim's systems before files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished. The leak site, where this listing appeared, is the lever for the second demand.

Source. Public leak-site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. The disclosure date is when the listing was published, which can differ from the date of compromise. This site does not publish or link to stolen data. Last updated .

Frequently asked questions

Was APEX - apexspedition.de attacked by ransomware?

Yes. APEX - apexspedition.de was listed as a victim of the Monti ransomware group on February 23, 2024. The organisation is based in Germany and operates in the Transportation/Logistics sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked APEX - apexspedition.de?

APEX - apexspedition.de was attacked by Monti ransomware. Monti is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 63 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the APEX - apexspedition.de ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on APEX - apexspedition.de was disclosed on February 23, 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 APEX - apexspedition.de ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from APEX - apexspedition.de 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 Transportation/Logistics organisation, APEX - apexspedition.de likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Monti attacks?

To defend against Monti 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.