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Ransomware Victim Financial Services

Choice AG

Ransomware attack by Crypto24 · Disclosed May 29, 2025 · 🇩🇪 Germany

www.choice.de

Date Disclosed
May 29, 2025
2025
Threat Group
Crypto24
46 total victims
Country
🇩🇪 Germany
Industry
Financial Services

Incident Analysis

Choice AG was targeted by Crypto24 ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 46 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on May 29, 2025, when Choice AG appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Choice AG is based in Germany , operating in the Financial Services sector. Germany ranks #3 globally for ransomware attacks, with 847 victims in our 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.

Crypto24 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: Aug 6, 2026 18:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Choice AG attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Choice AG was listed as a victim of the Crypto24 ransomware group on May 29, 2025. The organisation is based in Germany and operates in the Financial Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Choice AG?

Choice AG was attacked by Crypto24 ransomware. Crypto24 is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 46 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Choice AG ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Choice AG was disclosed on May 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 Choice AG ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Choice AG 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, Choice AG likely held financial records, client data, and transaction histories.

How can organisations protect against Crypto24 attacks?

To defend against Crypto24 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.