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Franklin Empire

Ransomware attack by Byod · Disclosed October 5, 2026

franklinempire.com

Date Disclosed
Oct 5, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Byod
8 total victims
Country
Unknown
Industry
Other

ThreatAI Analysis

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

About the Byod group

Byod has listed 3 victims since September 2026.

Incident Analysis

Franklin Empire was targeted by Byod ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 8 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on October 5, 2026, when Franklin Empire appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

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.

Byod 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: Oct 7, 2026 00:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Franklin Empire attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Franklin Empire was listed as a victim of the Byod ransomware group on October 5, 2026 and operates in the Other sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Franklin Empire?

Franklin Empire was attacked by Byod ransomware. Byod is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 8 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Franklin Empire ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Franklin Empire was disclosed on October 5, 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 Franklin Empire ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Franklin Empire 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 Other organisation, Franklin Empire likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Byod attacks?

To defend against Byod 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.