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Brontoo Technology Solutions

Ransomware attack by Ransomexx · Disclosed August 10, 2024 · 🇮🇳 India

brontoo.com

Date Disclosed
Aug 10, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Ransomexx
24 total victims
Country
🇮🇳 India
Industry
Technology

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

Brontoo Technology Solutions 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 August 10, 2024, when Brontoo Technology Solutions appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Brontoo Technology Solutions is based in India , operating in the Technology sector. India ranks #8 globally for ransomware attacks, with 446 victims in our 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.

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 7, 2026 02:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Brontoo Technology Solutions attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Brontoo Technology Solutions was listed as a victim of the Ransomexx ransomware group on August 10, 2024. The organisation is based in India and operates in the Technology sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Brontoo Technology Solutions?

Brontoo Technology Solutions 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 Brontoo Technology Solutions ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Brontoo Technology Solutions was disclosed on August 10, 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 Brontoo Technology Solutions ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Brontoo Technology Solutions 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, Brontoo Technology Solutions likely held source code, intellectual property, and customer data.

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.