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Ransomware victim Financial Services

Center Of Information Technologies In Finance Public Institution

Listed by Nova on · organisation based in Moldova

ctif.gov.md

Disclosed
Jul 24, 2026
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Nova
194 victims listed
Country
Moldova
#105 most targeted
Sector
Financial Services

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Nova group

Nova (formerly RALord) is a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group that encrypts victims’files and uses double-extortion tactics to pressure organizations into paying for decryption and data non-disclosure. Nova has listed 178 victims since March 2025.

Incident analysis

Center Of Information Technologies In Finance Public Institution was listed by Nova ransomware, a group with 194 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on July 24, 2026.

Center Of Information Technologies In Finance Public Institution is based in Moldova and operates in the Financial Services sector. Moldova ranks #105 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 6 victims in this database.

Sector context. Financial sector organisations are targeted for their access to funds, sensitive financial data, and the reputational damage a public breach can cause. Regulatory requirements also increase recovery costs.

Nova 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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 Center Of Information Technologies In Finance Public Institution attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Center Of Information Technologies In Finance Public Institution was listed as a victim of the Nova ransomware group on July 24, 2026. The organisation is based in Moldova and operates in the Financial Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Center Of Information Technologies In Finance Public Institution?

Center Of Information Technologies In Finance Public Institution was attacked by Nova ransomware. Nova is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 194 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Center Of Information Technologies In Finance Public Institution ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Center Of Information Technologies In Finance Public Institution was disclosed on July 24, 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 Center Of Information Technologies In Finance Public Institution ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Center Of Information Technologies In Finance Public Institution 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 Financial Services organisation, Center Of Information Technologies In Finance Public Institution likely held financial records, client data, and transaction histories.

How can organisations protect against Nova attacks?

To defend against Nova 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.