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Ransomware victim Technology

awsag.com

Listed by Madliberator on · organisation based in Germany

awsag.com

Disclosed
Aug 17, 2024
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Madliberator
16 victims listed
Country
Germany
#2 most targeted
Sector
Technology

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Madliberator group

MadLiberator is a ransomware group that emerged in mid-2024, known for erratic behavior including randomized ransom demands and unpredictable encryption patterns, targeting government entities including the Italian Ministry of Culture and using a data leak site to post exfiltrated files. Madliberator has listed 16 victims since May 2024.

Incident analysis

awsag.com was listed by Madliberator ransomware, a group with 16 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on August 17, 2024.

awsag.com is based in Germany and operates in the Technology sector. Germany ranks #2 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 1,001 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.

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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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

Yes. awsag.com was listed as a victim of the Madliberator ransomware group on August 17, 2024. The organisation is based in Germany and operates in the Technology sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked awsag.com?

awsag.com was attacked by Madliberator ransomware. Madliberator is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 16 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the awsag.com ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on awsag.com was disclosed on August 17, 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 awsag.com ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from awsag.com 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, awsag.com likely held source code, intellectual property, and customer data.

How can organisations protect against Madliberator attacks?

To defend against Madliberator 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.