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Ransomware victim Hospitality and Tourism

Hornavan Hotell

Listed by Deadlock on · organisation based in Sweden

www.hornavanhotell.se

Disclosed
Jun 15, 2026
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Deadlock
109 victims listed
Country
Sweden
#20 most targeted
Sector
Hospitality and Tourism

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Deadlock group

Deadlock has listed 104 victims since May 2026.

Incident analysis

Hornavan Hotell was listed by Deadlock ransomware, a group with 109 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on June 15, 2026.

Hornavan Hotell is based in Sweden and operates in the Hospitality and Tourism sector. Sweden ranks #20 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 160 victims in this database.

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.

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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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

Yes. Hornavan Hotell was listed as a victim of the Deadlock ransomware group on June 15, 2026. The organisation is based in Sweden and operates in the Hospitality and Tourism sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Hornavan Hotell?

Hornavan Hotell was attacked by Deadlock ransomware. Deadlock is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 109 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Hornavan Hotell ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Hornavan Hotell was disclosed on June 15, 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 Hornavan Hotell ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Hornavan Hotell 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 Hospitality and Tourism organisation, Hornavan Hotell likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Deadlock attacks?

To defend against Deadlock 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.