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Ransomware victim Manufacturing

Calmec

Listed by Tridentlocker on · organisation based in Canada

calmec.com

Disclosed
Nov 29, 2025
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Tridentlocker
18 victims listed
Country
Canada
#3 most targeted
Sector
Manufacturing

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Tridentlocker group

TridentLocker is a newly emerged ransomware group (surfaced mid-2025) targeting organizations managing high volumes of regulated or third-party data — including government services, telecom, and engineering firms — across the US, Canada, UK, and Asia using double-extortion tactics. Tridentlocker has listed 17 victims since October 2025.

Incident analysis

Calmec was listed by Tridentlocker ransomware, a group with 18 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on November 29, 2025.

Calmec is based in Canada and operates in the Manufacturing sector. Canada ranks #3 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 974 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.

Tridentlocker 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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.

Frequently asked questions

Was Calmec attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Calmec was listed as a victim of the Tridentlocker ransomware group on November 29, 2025. The organisation is based in Canada and operates in the Manufacturing sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Calmec?

Calmec was attacked by Tridentlocker ransomware. Tridentlocker is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 18 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Calmec ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Calmec was disclosed on November 29, 2025. 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 Calmec ransomware attack?

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

How can organisations protect against Tridentlocker attacks?

To defend against Tridentlocker 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.