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FactoryFive

Ransomware attack by Metaencryptor · Disclosed August 23, 2026 · 🇺🇸 United States

factoryfive.com

Date Disclosed
Aug 23, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Metaencryptor
25 total victims
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Industry
Manufacturing

ThreatAI Analysis

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

FactoryFive listed on Metaencryptor's dark web leak site on 23 August 2026; based in United States, FactoryFive operates in the Manufacturing sector.

About the Metaencryptor group

MetaEncryptor is a ransomware group first observed in mid-2023, targeting medium-to-large enterprises in legal, technology, logistics, manufacturing, and finance sectors primarily in the UK, Europe, and Southeast Asia, using AES-256/RSA-2048 encryption and double extortion. Metaencryptor has listed 42 victims since August 2023.

Incident Analysis

FactoryFive was targeted by Metaencryptor ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 25 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on August 23, 2026, when FactoryFive appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

FactoryFive is based in United States , operating in the Manufacturing sector. United States ranks #1 globally for ransomware attacks, with 9,448 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.

Metaencryptor 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 8, 2026 22:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was FactoryFive attacked by ransomware?

Yes. FactoryFive was listed as a victim of the Metaencryptor ransomware group on August 23, 2026. The organisation is based in United States and operates in the Manufacturing sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked FactoryFive?

FactoryFive was attacked by Metaencryptor ransomware. Metaencryptor is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 25 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the FactoryFive ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on FactoryFive was disclosed on August 23, 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 FactoryFive ransomware attack?

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

How can organisations protect against Metaencryptor attacks?

To defend against Metaencryptor 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.