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Ransomware victim Energy

Copec S.A.

Listed by Anubis on · organisation based in Chile

ww2.copec.cl

Disclosed
Jan 14, 2026
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Anubis
123 victims listed
Country
Chile
#35 most targeted
Sector
Energy

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Anubis group

Anubis is a ransomware-as-a-service group active since December 2024 that targets healthcare, engineering, construction, and professional services sectors, offering affiliates a flexible revenue split model and an optional destructive "wipe mode" alongside standard encryption. Anubis has listed 113 victims since February 2025.

Incident analysis

Copec S.A. was listed by Anubis ransomware, a group with 123 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on January 14, 2026.

Copec S.A. is based in Chile and operates in the Energy sector. Chile ranks #35 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 80 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.

Anubis 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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 Copec S.A. attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Copec S.A. was listed as a victim of the Anubis ransomware group on January 14, 2026. The organisation is based in Chile and operates in the Energy sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Copec S.A.?

Copec S.A. was attacked by Anubis ransomware. Anubis is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 123 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Copec S.A. ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Copec S.A. was disclosed on January 14, 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 Copec S.A. ransomware attack?

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

How can organisations protect against Anubis attacks?

To defend against Anubis 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.