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J.S.T. Espana

Ransomware attack by Meow Β· Disclosed November 14, 2024 Β· πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ Spain

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Date Disclosed
Nov 14, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Meow
130 total victims
Country
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ Spain
Industry
Manufacturing

Incident Analysis

J.S.T. Espana was targeted by Meow ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 130 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on November 14, 2024, when J.S.T. Espana appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

J.S.T. Espana is based in Spain , operating in the Manufacturing sector. Spain ranks #7 globally for ransomware attacks, with 366 victims in our database.

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.

Meow 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: May 18, 2026 12:01 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was J.S.T. Espana attacked by ransomware?

Yes. J.S.T. Espana was listed as a victim of the Meow ransomware group on November 14, 2024. The organisation is based in Spain and operates in the Manufacturing sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked J.S.T. Espana?

J.S.T. Espana was attacked by Meow ransomware. Meow is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 130 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the J.S.T. Espana ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on J.S.T. Espana was disclosed on November 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 J.S.T. Espana ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from J.S.T. Espana 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, J.S.T. Espana likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Meow attacks?

To defend against Meow 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.