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Ascent Group

Ransomware attack by Raworld · Disclosed July 28, 2024 · 🇺🇸 United States

Date Disclosed
Jul 28, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Raworld
84 total victims
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Industry
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ThreatAI Analysis

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

About the Raworld group

RA Group, also known as RA World, first surfaced in April 2023, utilizing a custom variant of the Babuk ransomware. Raworld has listed 126 victims since April 2023.

Incident Analysis

Ascent Group was targeted by Raworld ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 84 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on July 28, 2024, when Ascent Group appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Ascent Group is based in United States . United States ranks #1 globally for ransomware attacks, with 9,422 victims in our database.

Raworld 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 18:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Ascent Group attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Ascent Group was listed as a victim of the Raworld ransomware group on July 28, 2024. The organisation is based in United States. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Ascent Group?

Ascent Group was attacked by Raworld ransomware. Raworld is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 84 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Ascent Group ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Ascent Group was disclosed on July 28, 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 Ascent Group ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Ascent 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. Sensitive business data was likely targeted.

How can organisations protect against Raworld attacks?

To defend against Raworld 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.