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Ransomware attack by Monti · Disclosed August 26, 2024

Date Disclosed
Aug 26, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Monti
63 total victims
Country
Unknown
Industry
Manufacturing

Incident Analysis

Imt was targeted by Monti ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 63 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on August 26, 2024, when Imt appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Sector context: Manufacturing companies are frequently targeted because production downtime directly translates to financial loss. Ransomware operators exploit this time-sensitivity to demand higher ransoms and faster payment.

Monti 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: Aug 1, 2026 02:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Imt attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Imt was listed as a victim of the Monti ransomware group on August 26, 2024 and operates in the Manufacturing sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Imt?

Imt was attacked by Monti ransomware. Monti is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 63 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Imt ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Imt was disclosed on August 26, 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 Imt ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Imt 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 Manufacturing organisation, Imt likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Monti attacks?

To defend against Monti 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.