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Ransomware victim Energy

CNPC Sport

Listed by Monti on · organisation based in France

cnpc.fr

Disclosed
May 26, 2024
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Monti
63 victims listed
Country
France
#6 most targeted
Sector
Energy

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Monti group

Monti is a ransomware group first observed in June 2022 that initially copied nearly all of Conti's leaked source code, pivoting to target government, legal, and healthcare entities, later releasing a new Linux variant in 2023 with significantly less Conti code similarity, and experimenting with an affiliate model. Monti has listed 110 victims since December 2022.

Incident analysis

CNPC Sport was listed by Monti ransomware, a group with 63 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on May 26, 2024.

CNPC Sport is based in France and operates in the Energy sector. France ranks #6 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 570 victims in this database.

Sector context. Energy sector attacks can have critical infrastructure implications. Ransomware on operational technology (OT) networks can disrupt power generation and distribution, elevating the urgency of recovery.

Monti 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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 CNPC Sport attacked by ransomware?

Yes. CNPC Sport was listed as a victim of the Monti ransomware group on May 26, 2024. The organisation is based in France and operates in the Energy sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked CNPC Sport?

CNPC Sport was attacked by Monti ransomware. Monti is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 63 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the CNPC Sport ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on CNPC Sport was disclosed on May 26, 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 CNPC Sport ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from CNPC Sport 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 Energy organisation, CNPC Sport likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Monti attacks?

To defend against Monti 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.