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Ransomware victim Transportation/Logistics

Equator Worldwide

Listed by Meow on · organisation based in UAE

equatorworldwide.co.uk

Disclosed
Nov 7, 2024
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Meow
130 victims listed
Country
UAE
#19 most targeted
Sector
Transportation/Logistics

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Meow group

Meow emerged in 2022 (resurfacing aggressively in 2024), initially operating as a RaaS using the Conti v2 codebase before transitioning to a data-extortion-only model — selling stolen data rather than encrypting files — with a heavy focus on US healthcare and medical research organizations. Meow has listed 145 victims since September 2023.

Incident analysis

Equator Worldwide was listed by Meow ransomware, a group with 130 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on November 7, 2024.

Equator Worldwide is based in UAE and operates in the Transportation/Logistics sector. UAE ranks #19 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 173 victims in this database.

Sector context. Logistics companies are targeted because supply chain disruption has cascading effects on customers and partners, amplifying pressure to pay ransoms quickly to restore operations.

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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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

Yes. Equator Worldwide was listed as a victim of the Meow ransomware group on November 7, 2024. The organisation is based in UAE and operates in the Transportation/Logistics sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Equator Worldwide?

Equator Worldwide was attacked by Meow ransomware. Meow is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 130 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Equator Worldwide ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Equator Worldwide was disclosed on November 7, 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 Equator Worldwide ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Equator Worldwide 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 Transportation/Logistics organisation, Equator Worldwide likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Meow attacks?

To defend against Meow 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.