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lindner-group.com

Ransomware attack by M3rx · Disclosed August 29, 2026 · 🇦🇹 Austria

lindner-group.com

Date Disclosed
Aug 29, 2026
2026
Threat Group
M3rx
40 total victims
Country
🇦🇹 Austria
Industry
Manufacturing

ThreatAI Analysis

Compiled from this incident record and the threat intelligence profile for M3rx. Figures and technique mappings are quoted from the source data, not inferred.

About the M3rx group

M3rx is a small ransomware group first observed in 2025, using AES-CTR/AES-GCM encryption and targeting organizations in England, the US, Australia, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland, with around eight claimed victims including a Sydney-based property firm. M3rx has listed 36 victims since April 2026.

Incident Analysis

lindner-group.com was targeted by M3rx ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 40 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on August 29, 2026, when lindner-group.com appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

lindner-group.com is based in Austria , operating in the Manufacturing sector. Austria ranks #30 globally for ransomware attacks, with 111 victims in our 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.

M3rx 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 5, 2026 18:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was lindner-group.com attacked by ransomware?

Yes. lindner-group.com was listed as a victim of the M3rx ransomware group on August 29, 2026. The organisation is based in Austria and operates in the Manufacturing sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked lindner-group.com?

lindner-group.com was attacked by M3rx ransomware. M3rx is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 40 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the lindner-group.com ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on lindner-group.com was disclosed on August 29, 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 lindner-group.com ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from lindner-group.com 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, lindner-group.com likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against M3rx attacks?

To defend against M3rx 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.