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iamdesign.com

Listed by Abyss on · organisation based in Italy

iamdesign.com

Disclosed
Mar 14, 2024
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Abyss
62 victims listed
Country
Italy
#5 most targeted
Sector
Technology

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Abyss group

Abyss (also known as Abyss Locker) is a ransomware operation first identified in March 2023, derived from the Babuk source code, that targets Windows and Linux/VMware ESXi systems using double-extortion tactics across healthcare, manufacturing, finance, and technology sectors — predominantly in North America. Abyss has listed 91 victims since March 2023.

Incident analysis

iamdesign.com was listed by Abyss ransomware, a group with 62 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on March 14, 2024.

iamdesign.com is based in Italy and operates in the Technology sector. Italy ranks #5 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 606 victims in this database.

Sector context. Technology companies hold intellectual property, customer data, and source code — all highly valuable assets. A successful ransomware attack can also put downstream customers at risk through supply chain exposure.

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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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

Yes. iamdesign.com was listed as a victim of the Abyss ransomware group on March 14, 2024. The organisation is based in Italy and operates in the Technology sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked iamdesign.com?

iamdesign.com was attacked by Abyss ransomware. Abyss is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 62 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the iamdesign.com ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on iamdesign.com was disclosed on March 14, 2024. 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 iamdesign.com ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from iamdesign.com 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 Technology organisation, iamdesign.com likely held source code, intellectual property, and customer data.

How can organisations protect against Abyss attacks?

To defend against Abyss 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.