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ludlums.com

Listed by Embargo on · organisation based in United States

ludlums.com

Disclosed
Mar 26, 2026
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Embargo
41 victims listed
Country
United States
#1 most targeted
Sector
Technology

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Embargo group

Embargo is a Rust-based ransomware-as-a-service group that emerged in April 2024, primarily targeting US healthcare, manufacturing, and business services organizations using double extortion, assessed as a potential successor to BlackCat/ALPHV with over $34 million in ransom proceeds. Embargo has listed 41 victims since April 2024.

Incident analysis

ludlums.com was listed by Embargo ransomware, a group with 41 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on March 26, 2026.

ludlums.com is based in United States and operates in the Technology sector. United States ranks #1 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 10,165 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.

Embargo 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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 ludlums.com attacked by ransomware?

Yes. ludlums.com was listed as a victim of the Embargo ransomware group on March 26, 2026. The organisation is based in United States and operates in the Technology sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked ludlums.com?

ludlums.com was attacked by Embargo ransomware. Embargo is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 41 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the ludlums.com ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on ludlums.com was disclosed on March 26, 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 ludlums.com ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from ludlums.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 Technology organisation, ludlums.com likely held source code, intellectual property, and customer data.

How can organisations protect against Embargo attacks?

To defend against Embargo 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.