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Deutsche Bank

Ransomware attack by Unsafe · Disclosed July 4, 2026 · 🇩🇪 Germany

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Date Disclosed
Jul 4, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Unsafe
11 total victims
Country
🇩🇪 Germany
Industry
Financial Services

ThreatAI Analysis

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

About the Unsafe group

A group which seems to recycle leak from other ransomware groups Unsafe has listed 18 victims since December 2022.

Incident Analysis

Deutsche Bank was targeted by Unsafe ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 11 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on July 4, 2026, when Deutsche Bank appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Deutsche Bank is based in Germany , operating in the Financial Services sector. Germany ranks #3 globally for ransomware attacks, with 857 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.

Unsafe 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 12, 2026 04:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Deutsche Bank attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Deutsche Bank was listed as a victim of the Unsafe ransomware group on July 4, 2026. 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 Deutsche Bank?

Deutsche Bank was attacked by Unsafe ransomware. Unsafe is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 11 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Deutsche Bank ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Deutsche Bank was disclosed on July 4, 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 Deutsche Bank ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Deutsche Bank 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, Deutsche Bank likely held financial records, client data, and transaction histories.

How can organisations protect against Unsafe attacks?

To defend against Unsafe 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.