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Ransomware victim Healthcare

Grupo Vargas

Listed by Ransomexx on · organisation based in Venezuela

grupovargas.com

Disclosed
Mar 4, 2025
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Ransomexx
24 victims listed
Country
Venezuela
#51 most targeted
Sector
Healthcare

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

Grupo Vargas was listed by Ransomexx ransomware, a group with 24 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on March 4, 2025.

Grupo Vargas is based in Venezuela and operates in the Healthcare sector. Venezuela ranks #51 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 32 victims in this database.

Sector context. Healthcare organisations are high-value ransomware targets because patient data is extremely sensitive, regulatory penalties for breaches are severe, and operational downtime can threaten patient safety — all factors that increase ransom payment pressure.

Ransomexx 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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.

Source. Public leak-site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. The disclosure date is when the listing was published, which can differ from the date of compromise. This site does not publish or link to stolen data. Last updated .

Frequently asked questions

Was Grupo Vargas attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Grupo Vargas was listed as a victim of the Ransomexx ransomware group on March 4, 2025. The organisation is based in Venezuela and operates in the Healthcare sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Grupo Vargas?

Grupo Vargas 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 Grupo Vargas ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Grupo Vargas was disclosed on March 4, 2025. 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 Grupo Vargas ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Grupo Vargas 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 Healthcare organisation, Grupo Vargas likely held patient records, medical data, and personally identifiable information (PII).

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.