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Arango Billboard

Ransomware attack by Meow Β· Disclosed October 21, 2024 Β· πŸ‡¨πŸ‡΄ Colombia

Date Disclosed
Oct 21, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Meow
130 total victims
Country
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡΄ Colombia
Industry
Business Services

Incident Analysis

Arango Billboard was targeted by Meow ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 130 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on October 21, 2024, when Arango Billboard appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Arango Billboard is based in Colombia , operating in the Business Services sector. Colombia ranks #22 globally for ransomware attacks, with 102 victims in our database.

Sector context: Business services firms often have access to multiple client environments, making them high-value pivot points for ransomware operators seeking to maximise impact across multiple victim organisations.

Meow 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: May 18, 2026 12:01 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Arango Billboard attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Arango Billboard was listed as a victim of the Meow ransomware group on October 21, 2024. The organisation is based in Colombia and operates in the Business Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Arango Billboard?

Arango Billboard was attacked by Meow ransomware. Meow is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 130 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Arango Billboard ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Arango Billboard was disclosed on October 21, 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 Arango Billboard ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Arango Billboard 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 Business Services organisation, Arango Billboard likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Meow attacks?

To defend against Meow 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.