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Asteco

Ransomware attack by Ransomexx · Disclosed April 22, 2024 · 🇦🇪 UAE

asteco.com

Date Disclosed
Apr 22, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Ransomexx
24 total victims
Country
🇦🇪 UAE
Industry
Business Services

ThreatAI Analysis

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

About the Ransomexx group

RansomExx is a ransomware family that targeted multiple companies starting in mid-2020. It shares commonalities with Defray777. Ransomexx has listed 86 victims since May 2020.

Incident Analysis

Asteco was targeted by Ransomexx ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 24 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on April 22, 2024, when Asteco appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Asteco is based in UAE , operating in the Business Services sector. UAE ranks #18 globally for ransomware attacks, with 159 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.

Ransomexx 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 22:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Asteco attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Asteco was listed as a victim of the Ransomexx ransomware group on April 22, 2024. The organisation is based in UAE and operates in the Business Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Asteco?

Asteco was attacked by Ransomexx ransomware. Ransomexx is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 24 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Asteco ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Asteco was disclosed on April 22, 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 Asteco ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Asteco 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, Asteco likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Ransomexx attacks?

To defend against Ransomexx 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.