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exo.inc

Listed by Settra on · organisation based in United States

exo.inc

Disclosed
Oct 18, 2026
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Settra
115 victims listed
Country
United States
#1 most targeted
Sector
Technology

ThreatAI analysis

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

Settra listed exo.inc on its dark web leak site on 18 October 2026; exo.inc is based in the United States and operates in the Technology sector.

About the Settra group

Settra has listed 85 victims since June 2026.

Incident analysis

exo.inc was listed by Settra ransomware, a group with 115 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on October 18, 2026.

exo.inc is based in United States and operates in the Technology sector. United States ranks #1 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 10,084 victims in this database.

Sector context. Technology companies hold intellectual property, customer data, and source code — all highly valuable assets. A successful ransomware attack can also put downstream customers at risk through supply chain exposure.

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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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

Yes. exo.inc was listed as a victim of the Settra ransomware group on October 18, 2026. The organisation is based in United States and operates in the Technology sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked exo.inc?

exo.inc was attacked by Settra ransomware. Settra is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 115 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the exo.inc ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on exo.inc was disclosed on October 18, 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 exo.inc ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from exo.inc 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 Technology organisation, exo.inc likely held source code, intellectual property, and customer data.

How can organisations protect against Settra attacks?

To defend against Settra 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.