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klabs.it

Listed by Funksec on · organisation based in Italy

klabs.it

Disclosed
Mar 9, 2025
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Funksec
172 victims listed
Country
Italy
#5 most targeted
Sector
Technology

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Funksec group

FunkSec is an AI-assisted ransomware-as-a-service group that launched its data leak site in December 2024 and rapidly claimed over 85 victims across government, technology, finance, and education sectors globally, demanding unusually low ransoms and using AI tooling to lower the technical bar for affiliates. Funksec has listed 172 victims since April 2023.

Incident analysis

klabs.it was listed by Funksec ransomware, a group with 172 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on March 9, 2025.

klabs.it is based in Italy and operates in the Technology sector. Italy ranks #5 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 626 victims in this database.

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

Funksec 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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.

Frequently asked questions

Was klabs.it attacked by ransomware?

Yes. klabs.it was listed as a victim of the Funksec ransomware group on March 9, 2025. The organisation is based in Italy and operates in the Technology sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked klabs.it?

klabs.it was attacked by Funksec ransomware. Funksec is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 172 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the klabs.it ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on klabs.it was disclosed on March 9, 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 klabs.it ransomware attack?

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

How can organisations protect against Funksec attacks?

To defend against Funksec 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.