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Ransomware victim Manufacturing

BOTEC-CZ

Listed by Zawoo on · organisation based in Germany

Disclosed
Aug 30, 2026
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Zawoo
27 victims listed
Country
Germany
#2 most targeted
Sector
Manufacturing

ThreatAI analysis

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

Zawoo listed BOTEC-CZ on its dark web leak site on 30 August 2026, a German-based firm operating in the Manufacturing sector.

About the Zawoo group

Zawoo has listed 25 victims since July 2026.

Incident analysis

BOTEC-CZ was listed by Zawoo ransomware, a group with 27 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on August 30, 2026.

BOTEC-CZ is based in Germany and operates in the Manufacturing sector. Germany ranks #2 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 1,004 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.

Zawoo 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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 BOTEC-CZ attacked by ransomware?

Yes. BOTEC-CZ was listed as a victim of the Zawoo ransomware group on August 30, 2026. The organisation is based in Germany and operates in the Manufacturing sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked BOTEC-CZ?

BOTEC-CZ was attacked by Zawoo ransomware. Zawoo is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 27 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the BOTEC-CZ ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on BOTEC-CZ was disclosed on August 30, 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 BOTEC-CZ ransomware attack?

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

How can organisations protect against Zawoo attacks?

To defend against Zawoo 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.