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Apple Film Group

Ransomware attack by Lamashtu · Disclosed April 25, 2026 · 🇩🇪 Germany

applefilm-group.com

Date Disclosed
Apr 25, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Lamashtu
34 total victims
Country
🇩🇪 Germany
Industry
Consumer Services

ThreatAI Analysis

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

About the Lamashtu group

Lamashtu is an extortion group that first appeared in April 2026, claiming attacks against organizations in France, Romania, and Thailand across energy, pharmaceutical, and film sectors; it has not yet been confirmed as operating actual file-encrypting ransomware rather than pure data-theft extortion. Lamashtu has listed 34 victims since April 2026.

Incident Analysis

Apple Film Group was targeted by Lamashtu ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 34 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on April 25, 2026, when Apple Film Group appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Apple Film Group is based in Germany , operating in the Consumer Services sector. Germany ranks #2 globally for ransomware attacks, with 920 victims in our database.

Sector context: Organisations in this sector hold valuable data and operational systems that ransomware groups seek to exploit for financial gain through encryption and data exfiltration.

Lamashtu 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 13, 2026 18:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Apple Film Group attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Apple Film Group was listed as a victim of the Lamashtu ransomware group on April 25, 2026. The organisation is based in Germany and operates in the Consumer Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Apple Film Group?

Apple Film Group was attacked by Lamashtu ransomware. Lamashtu is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 34 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Apple Film Group ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Apple Film Group was disclosed on April 25, 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 Apple Film Group ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Apple Film Group 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 Consumer Services organisation, Apple Film Group likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Lamashtu attacks?

To defend against Lamashtu 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.