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iASK

Ransomware attack by Deadlock Β· Disclosed July 10, 2026 Β· πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί Hungary

iask.hu/en

Date Disclosed
Jul 10, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Deadlock
101 total victims
Country
πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί Hungary
Industry
Technology

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 iASK

The Institute of Advanced Studies KΕ‘szeg is a Hungarian research center focusing on interdisciplinary studies, regional transformation in Central/Southeastern Europe, and sustainability. It operates as a hub for research, hosting an annual International Summer University and maintaining specialized collections at the Festetics Palace.

Source record: ransomware.live

About the Deadlock group

Deadlock has listed 95 victims since May 2026.

Incident Analysis

iASK was targeted by Deadlock ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 101 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on July 10, 2026, when iASK appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

iASK is based in Hungary , operating in the Technology sector. Hungary ranks #53 globally for ransomware attacks, with 24 victims in our database.

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

Deadlock 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 β€” 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 6, 2026 14:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was iASK attacked by ransomware?

Yes. iASK was listed as a victim of the Deadlock ransomware group on July 10, 2026. The organisation is based in Hungary and operates in the Technology sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked iASK?

iASK was attacked by Deadlock ransomware. Deadlock is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 101 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the iASK ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on iASK was disclosed on July 10, 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 iASK ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from iASK 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, iASK likely held source code, intellectual property, and customer data.

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.