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casamedica.com.gt

Ransomware attack by Benzona · Disclosed January 30, 2026 · 🇬🇹 Guatemala

casamedica.com.gt

Date Disclosed
Jan 30, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Benzona
14 total victims
Country
🇬🇹 Guatemala
Industry
Healthcare

ThreatAI Analysis

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

About the Benzona group

Benzona is a financially motivated ransomware group that emerged in late 2024, targeting small to mid-sized organizations across manufacturing, healthcare, technology, and hospitality sectors using double-extortion tactics — encrypting files while exfiltrating data and threatening publication via a Tor-based leak site. Benzona has listed 14 victims since November 2025.

Incident Analysis

casamedica.com.gt was targeted by Benzona ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 14 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on January 30, 2026, when casamedica.com.gt appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

casamedica.com.gt is based in Guatemala , operating in the Healthcare sector. Guatemala ranks #71 globally for ransomware attacks, with 16 victims in our database.

Sector context: Healthcare organisations are high-value ransomware targets because patient data is extremely sensitive, regulatory penalties for breaches are severe, and operational downtime can threaten patient safety — all factors that increase ransom payment pressure.

Benzona 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 06:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was casamedica.com.gt attacked by ransomware?

Yes. casamedica.com.gt was listed as a victim of the Benzona ransomware group on January 30, 2026. The organisation is based in Guatemala and operates in the Healthcare sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked casamedica.com.gt?

casamedica.com.gt was attacked by Benzona ransomware. Benzona is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 14 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the casamedica.com.gt ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on casamedica.com.gt was disclosed on January 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 casamedica.com.gt ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from casamedica.com.gt 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 Healthcare organisation, casamedica.com.gt likely held patient records, medical data, and personally identifiable information (PII).

How can organisations protect against Benzona attacks?

To defend against Benzona 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.