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Ateşsan Ambalaj

Listed by Hyflock on · organisation based in Turkey

atessan.com.tr

Disclosed
Nov 2, 2026
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Hyflock
13 victims listed
Country
Turkey
#18 most targeted
Sector
Manufacturing

ThreatAI analysis

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

About Ateşsan Ambalaj

Ateşsan Ambalaj A.Ş. (Ateşsan Oluklu Mukavva) is a long-established, industry-leading manufacturer of corrugated boxes and packaging in Turkey, founded in 1972. Below is a comprehensive overview of the company: 🏢 Company Profile and Scale History: With over 50 years of industry experience, it is one of the earliest corrugated cardboard factories established in Turkey. Production Capacity: Annual output and production capacity reach up to 150,000 metric tons. Facility Area: It operates a 36,000-square-meter enclosed production area. Industrial Strength: Ranked 231st on the “Top 500 Industrial Companies in Turkey” list compiled by the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ISO). 🏭 Production Facilities and Technology The company operates a large production base in the Marmara Region, primarily consisting of two modern factories: Hadımköy Central Factory (Hadımköy Merkez Fabrika): Located near Arnavutköy in Istanbul, it enjoys a strategic location adjacent to major markets. Gebze Plant (Gebze Fabrika): Located in Gebze, Kocaeli Province. Technological Capabilities: The plants have fully integrated Industry 4.0 (Endüstri 4.0) technologies, implementing fully automated equipment management and highly standardized quality control.

Source record: ransomware.live

About the Hyflock group

Hyflock has listed 8 victims since September 2026.

Incident analysis

Ateşsan Ambalaj was listed by Hyflock ransomware, a group with 13 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on November 2, 2026.

Ateşsan Ambalaj is based in Turkey and operates in the Manufacturing sector. Turkey ranks #18 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 180 victims in this database.

Sector context. Manufacturing companies are frequently targeted because production downtime directly translates to financial loss. Ransomware operators exploit this time-sensitivity to demand higher ransoms and faster payment.

Hyflock 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 Ateşsan Ambalaj attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Ateşsan Ambalaj was listed as a victim of the Hyflock ransomware group on November 2, 2026. The organisation is based in Turkey and operates in the Manufacturing sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Ateşsan Ambalaj?

Ateşsan Ambalaj was attacked by Hyflock ransomware. Hyflock is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 13 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Ateşsan Ambalaj ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Ateşsan Ambalaj was disclosed on November 2, 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 Ateşsan Ambalaj ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Ateşsan Ambalaj 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 Manufacturing organisation, Ateşsan Ambalaj likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Hyflock attacks?

To defend against Hyflock 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.