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DIATER

Ransomware attack by Deadlock · Disclosed July 28, 2026 · 🇪🇸 Spain

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Date Disclosed
Jul 28, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Deadlock
101 total victims
Country
🇪🇸 Spain
Industry
Manufacturing

ThreatAI Analysis

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

About DIATER

(Laboratorio de Diagnóstico y Aplicaciones Terapéuticas, SA), a Spanish biopharmaceutical company founded in 1999 and headquartered in Madrid.The company specializes in the research, development and manufacture of products for allergy diagnostics and allergen immunotherapy (ASIT).

Source record: ransomware.live

About the Deadlock group

Deadlock has listed 101 victims since May 2026.

Incident Analysis

DIATER was targeted by Deadlock ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 101 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on July 28, 2026, when DIATER appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

DIATER is based in Spain , operating in the Manufacturing sector. Spain ranks #9 globally for ransomware attacks, with 433 victims in our database.

Sector context: Manufacturing companies are frequently targeted because production downtime directly translates to financial loss. Ransomware operators exploit this time-sensitivity to demand higher ransoms and faster payment.

Deadlock 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: Sep 20, 2026 18:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was DIATER attacked by ransomware?

Yes. DIATER was listed as a victim of the Deadlock ransomware group on July 28, 2026. The organisation is based in Spain and operates in the Manufacturing sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked DIATER?

DIATER was attacked by Deadlock ransomware. Deadlock is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 101 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the DIATER ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on DIATER was disclosed on July 28, 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 DIATER ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from DIATER 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 Manufacturing organisation, DIATER likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Deadlock attacks?

To defend against Deadlock 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.