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ExcelPlast Tunisie

Ransomware attack by Orca · Disclosed September 16, 2024 · 🇹🇳 TN

excelplastunisie.com

Date Disclosed
Sep 16, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Orca
5 total victims
Country
🇹🇳 TN
Industry
Manufacturing

ThreatAI Analysis

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

About the Orca group

Orca is a ransomware group that emerged in September 2024, identified as a variant of the Zeppelin malware family, targeting organizations in manufacturing and logistics across Taiwan, Tunisia, Austria, and France, claiming to avoid hospitals, government institutions, and non-profits. Orca has listed 5 victims since September 2024.

Incident Analysis

ExcelPlast Tunisie was targeted by Orca ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 5 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on September 16, 2024, when ExcelPlast Tunisie appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

ExcelPlast Tunisie is based in TN , operating in the Manufacturing sector. TN ranks #58 globally for ransomware attacks, with 22 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.

Orca 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 14, 2026 18:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was ExcelPlast Tunisie attacked by ransomware?

Yes. ExcelPlast Tunisie was listed as a victim of the Orca ransomware group on September 16, 2024. The organisation is based in TN and operates in the Manufacturing sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked ExcelPlast Tunisie?

ExcelPlast Tunisie was attacked by Orca ransomware. Orca is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 5 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the ExcelPlast Tunisie ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on ExcelPlast Tunisie was disclosed on September 16, 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 ExcelPlast Tunisie ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from ExcelPlast Tunisie 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, ExcelPlast Tunisie likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Orca attacks?

To defend against Orca 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.