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Assist Informatica

Listed by Mallox on · organisation based in Italy

Disclosed
May 25, 2024
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Mallox
10 victims listed
Country
Italy
#5 most targeted
Sector
Technology

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Mallox group

This ransomware uses a combination of different crypto algorithms (ChaCha20, AES-128, Curve25519). The activity of this malware is dated to mid-June 2021. The extension of the encrypted files are set to the compromised company: . Mallox has listed 49 victims since November 2022.

Incident analysis

Assist Informatica was listed by Mallox ransomware, a group with 10 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on May 25, 2024.

Assist Informatica is based in Italy and operates in the Technology sector. Italy ranks #5 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 617 victims in this database.

Sector context. Technology companies hold intellectual property, customer data, and source code — all highly valuable assets. A successful ransomware attack can also put downstream customers at risk through supply chain exposure.

Mallox 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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 Assist Informatica attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Assist Informatica was listed as a victim of the Mallox ransomware group on May 25, 2024. The organisation is based in Italy and operates in the Technology sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Assist Informatica?

Assist Informatica was attacked by Mallox ransomware. Mallox is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 10 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Assist Informatica ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Assist Informatica was disclosed on May 25, 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 Assist Informatica ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Assist Informatica 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 Technology organisation, Assist Informatica likely held source code, intellectual property, and customer data.

How can organisations protect against Mallox attacks?

To defend against Mallox 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.