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Depona

Ransomware attack by Qilin · Disclosed August 7, 2026 · 🇸🇪 Sweden

www.depona.se

Date Disclosed
Aug 7, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Qilin
2,091 total victims
Country
🇸🇪 Sweden
Industry
Technology

Incident Analysis

Depona was targeted by Qilin ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 2,091 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on August 7, 2026, when Depona appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Depona is based in Sweden , operating in the Technology sector. Sweden ranks #22 globally for ransomware attacks, with 123 victims in our database.

Sector context: Technology companies hold intellectual property, customer data, and source code — all highly valuable assets. A successful ransomware attack can also put downstream customers at risk through supply chain exposure.

Qilin 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 7, 2026 20:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Depona attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Depona was listed as a victim of the Qilin ransomware group on August 7, 2026. The organisation is based in Sweden and operates in the Technology sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Depona?

Depona was attacked by Qilin ransomware. Qilin is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 2,091 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Depona ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Depona was disclosed on August 7, 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 Depona ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Depona 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 Technology organisation, Depona likely held source code, intellectual property, and customer data.

How can organisations protect against Qilin attacks?

To defend against Qilin 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.