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Klüber Elektroanlagenbau GmbH

Listed by Payoutsking on · organisation based in Germany

klueber-elektro.de

Disclosed
Nov 24, 2025
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Payoutsking
114 victims listed
Country
Germany
#2 most targeted
Sector
Manufacturing

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Payoutsking group

PayoutsKing is an active ransomware group observed through at least 2026 that has claimed attacks against a wide range of industries internationally — including Del Monte Foods and V. FRAAS — across the US, UK, Germany, and Ireland using standard double-extortion tactics. Payoutsking has listed 112 victims since April 2025.

Incident analysis

Klüber Elektroanlagenbau GmbH was listed by Payoutsking ransomware, a group with 114 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on November 24, 2025.

Klüber Elektroanlagenbau GmbH is based in Germany and operates in the Manufacturing sector. Germany ranks #2 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 1,004 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.

Payoutsking 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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 Klüber Elektroanlagenbau GmbH attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Klüber Elektroanlagenbau GmbH was listed as a victim of the Payoutsking ransomware group on November 24, 2025. 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 Klüber Elektroanlagenbau GmbH?

Klüber Elektroanlagenbau GmbH was attacked by Payoutsking ransomware. Payoutsking is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 114 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Klüber Elektroanlagenbau GmbH ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Klüber Elektroanlagenbau GmbH was disclosed on November 24, 2025. 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 Klüber Elektroanlagenbau GmbH ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Klüber Elektroanlagenbau GmbH 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, Klüber Elektroanlagenbau GmbH likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Payoutsking attacks?

To defend against Payoutsking 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.