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Eurofins

Listed by Nova on · organisation based in France

eurofins.fr

Disclosed
Jul 6, 2025
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Nova
194 victims listed
Country
France
#6 most targeted
Sector
Healthcare

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Nova group

Nova (formerly RALord) is a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group that encrypts victims’files and uses double-extortion tactics to pressure organizations into paying for decryption and data non-disclosure. Nova has listed 178 victims since March 2025.

Incident analysis

Eurofins was listed by Nova ransomware, a group with 194 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on July 6, 2025.

Eurofins is based in France and operates in the Healthcare sector. France ranks #6 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 568 victims in this database.

Sector context. Healthcare organisations are high-value ransomware targets because patient data is extremely sensitive, regulatory penalties for breaches are severe, and operational downtime can threaten patient safety — all factors that increase ransom payment pressure.

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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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

Yes. Eurofins was listed as a victim of the Nova ransomware group on July 6, 2025. The organisation is based in France and operates in the Healthcare sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Eurofins?

Eurofins was attacked by Nova ransomware. Nova is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 194 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Eurofins ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Eurofins was disclosed on July 6, 2025. 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 Eurofins ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Eurofins 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 Healthcare organisation, Eurofins likely held patient records, medical data, and personally identifiable information (PII).

How can organisations protect against Nova attacks?

To defend against Nova 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.