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GoTip

Ransomware attack by Ransomexx · Disclosed April 17, 2026 · 🇯🇵 Japan

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Date Disclosed
Apr 17, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Ransomexx
24 total victims
Country
🇯🇵 Japan
Industry
Business Services

ThreatAI Analysis

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

About the Ransomexx group

RansomExx is a ransomware family that targeted multiple companies starting in mid-2020. It shares commonalities with Defray777. Ransomexx has listed 86 victims since May 2020.

Incident Analysis

GoTip was targeted by Ransomexx ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 24 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on April 17, 2026, when GoTip appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

GoTip is based in Japan , operating in the Business Services sector. Japan ranks #11 globally for ransomware attacks, with 266 victims in our database.

Sector context: Business services firms often have access to multiple client environments, making them high-value pivot points for ransomware operators seeking to maximise impact across multiple victim organisations.

Ransomexx 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 5, 2026 20:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was GoTip attacked by ransomware?

Yes. GoTip was listed as a victim of the Ransomexx ransomware group on April 17, 2026. The organisation is based in Japan and operates in the Business Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked GoTip?

GoTip was attacked by Ransomexx ransomware. Ransomexx is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 24 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the GoTip ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on GoTip was disclosed on April 17, 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 GoTip ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from GoTip 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 Business Services organisation, GoTip likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Ransomexx attacks?

To defend against Ransomexx 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.