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Ransomware victim Manufacturing

Kahler Automation

Listed by Anubis on · organisation based in Germany

Disclosed
Nov 7, 2026
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Anubis
125 victims listed
Country
Germany
#2 most targeted
Sector
Manufacturing

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Anubis group

Anubis is a ransomware-as-a-service group active since December 2024 that targets healthcare, engineering, construction, and professional services sectors, offering affiliates a flexible revenue split model and an optional destructive "wipe mode" alongside standard encryption. Anubis has listed 113 victims since February 2025.

Incident analysis

Kahler Automation was listed by Anubis ransomware, a group with 125 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on November 7, 2026.

Kahler Automation is based in Germany and operates in the Manufacturing sector. Germany ranks #2 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 1,045 victims in this 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.

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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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

Yes. Kahler Automation was listed as a victim of the Anubis ransomware group on November 7, 2026. The organisation is based in Germany and operates in the Manufacturing sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Kahler Automation?

Kahler Automation was attacked by Anubis ransomware. Anubis is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 125 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Kahler Automation ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Kahler Automation was disclosed on November 7, 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 Kahler Automation ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Kahler Automation 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, Kahler Automation likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Anubis attacks?

To defend against Anubis 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.