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Ransomware Victim

Lepi Enterprises

Ransomware attack by Securotrop · Disclosed August 15, 2026 · 🇺🇸 United States

www.lepienterprises.com

Date Disclosed
Aug 15, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Securotrop
42 total victims
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Industry
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ThreatAI Analysis

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

On 15 August 2026 ransomware group Securotrop listed Lepi Enterprises on its dark web leak site, revealing that the company is based in the United States.

About the Securotrop group

Securotrop is a ransomware group established in early 2025 that operates within the Qilin affiliate network while maintaining an independent public identity, focusing exclusively on commercial targets and deliberately avoiding healthcare and government entities, with approximately 32 documented victims. Securotrop has listed 40 victims since June 2025.

Incident Analysis

Lepi Enterprises was targeted by Securotrop ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 42 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on August 15, 2026, when Lepi Enterprises appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Lepi Enterprises is based in United States . United States ranks #1 globally for ransomware attacks, with 9,420 victims in our database.

Securotrop 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 — 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: Sep 6, 2026 02:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Lepi Enterprises attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Lepi Enterprises was listed as a victim of the Securotrop ransomware group on August 15, 2026. The organisation is based in United States. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Lepi Enterprises?

Lepi Enterprises was attacked by Securotrop ransomware. Securotrop is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 42 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Lepi Enterprises ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Lepi Enterprises was disclosed on August 15, 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 Lepi Enterprises ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Lepi Enterprises 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. Sensitive business data was likely targeted.

How can organisations protect against Securotrop attacks?

To defend against Securotrop 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.