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Ransomware victim Retail & E-Commerce

Estrategias BigMat S.L.U.

Listed by Aurora on · organisation based in Spain

Estrategias BigMat S.L.U.

Disclosed
Oct 14, 2026
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Aurora
53 victims listed
Country
Spain
#9 most targeted
Sector
Retail & E-Commerce

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Aurora group

Aurora is a ransomware group associated with a multi-purpose Go-based malware distributed by multiple criminal teams from mid-2022, also sold as an infostealer/botnet under the same name on underground forums. Aurora has listed 42 victims since April 2026.

Incident analysis

Estrategias BigMat S.L.U. was listed by Aurora ransomware, a group with 53 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on October 14, 2026.

Estrategias BigMat S.L.U. is based in Spain and operates in the Retail & E-Commerce sector. Spain ranks #9 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 466 victims in this database.

Sector context. Organisations in this sector hold valuable data and operational systems that ransomware groups seek to exploit for financial gain through encryption and data exfiltration.

Aurora 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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.

Frequently asked questions

Was Estrategias BigMat S.L.U. attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Estrategias BigMat S.L.U. was listed as a victim of the Aurora ransomware group on October 14, 2026. The organisation is based in Spain and operates in the Retail & E-Commerce sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Estrategias BigMat S.L.U.?

Estrategias BigMat S.L.U. was attacked by Aurora ransomware. Aurora is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 53 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Estrategias BigMat S.L.U. ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Estrategias BigMat S.L.U. was disclosed on October 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 Estrategias BigMat S.L.U. ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Estrategias BigMat S.L.U. 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 Retail & E-Commerce organisation, Estrategias BigMat S.L.U. likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Aurora attacks?

To defend against Aurora 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.