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Konica Minolta Bulgaria

Listed by Panzer on · organisation based in Bulgaria

Disclosed
Sep 11, 2026
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Panzer
58 victims listed
Country
Bulgaria
#52 most targeted
Sector
Manufacturing

ThreatAI analysis

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

Panzer listed Konica Minolta Bulgaria on its dark web leak site on 11 September 2026; the company is based in Bulgaria and operates in manufacturing, specializing in innovative business and it solutions.

About Konica Minolta Bulgaria

Konica Minolta Bulgaria is a company with its own sales, marketing, and technical structure, and is part of the global brand specializing in innovative business and IT solutions. The company established its presence in Bulgaria in 2005 and has experienced continuous growth ever since.

Source record: ransomware.live

About the Panzer group

Panzer has listed 39 victims since August 2026.

Vulnerabilities Panzer is recorded exploiting

4 of these 4 are in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, 4 of them recorded by CISA as used in ransomware campaigns. CVEs attributed to Panzer across its reported activity. There is no indication that any of these was involved in the Konica Minolta Bulgaria incident — the source data does not record an entry point.

Incident analysis

Konica Minolta Bulgaria was listed by Panzer ransomware, a group with 58 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on September 11, 2026.

Konica Minolta Bulgaria is based in Bulgaria and operates in the Manufacturing sector. Bulgaria ranks #52 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 33 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.

Panzer 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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 Konica Minolta Bulgaria attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Konica Minolta Bulgaria was listed as a victim of the Panzer ransomware group on September 11, 2026. The organisation is based in Bulgaria and operates in the Manufacturing sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Konica Minolta Bulgaria?

Konica Minolta Bulgaria was attacked by Panzer ransomware. Panzer is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 58 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Konica Minolta Bulgaria ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Konica Minolta Bulgaria was disclosed on September 11, 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 Konica Minolta Bulgaria ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Konica Minolta Bulgaria 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, Konica Minolta Bulgaria likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Panzer attacks?

To defend against Panzer 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.