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BMJ Paperpack

Ransomware attack by Worldleaks · Disclosed May 22, 2026 · 🇮🇩 Indonesia

www.bmjpaperpack.com

Date Disclosed
May 22, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Worldleaks
177 total victims
Country
🇮🇩 Indonesia
Industry
Manufacturing

ThreatAI Analysis

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

About the Worldleaks group

World Leaks emerged in January 2025 as a rebrand of the Hunters International ransomware operation, shifting its focus from file encryption to solely stealing sensitive data and threatening to leak it unless a ransom is paid Worldleaks has listed 174 victims since June 2022.

Incident Analysis

BMJ Paperpack was targeted by Worldleaks ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 177 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on May 22, 2026, when BMJ Paperpack appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

BMJ Paperpack is based in Indonesia , operating in the Manufacturing sector. Indonesia ranks #27 globally for ransomware attacks, with 121 victims in our 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.

Worldleaks 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 21, 2026 02:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was BMJ Paperpack attacked by ransomware?

Yes. BMJ Paperpack was listed as a victim of the Worldleaks ransomware group on May 22, 2026. The organisation is based in Indonesia and operates in the Manufacturing sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked BMJ Paperpack?

BMJ Paperpack was attacked by Worldleaks ransomware. Worldleaks is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 177 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the BMJ Paperpack ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on BMJ Paperpack was disclosed on May 22, 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 BMJ Paperpack ransomware attack?

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

How can organisations protect against Worldleaks attacks?

To defend against Worldleaks 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.