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M.Royo & KlockMetal

Ransomware attack by Bianlian Β· Disclosed August 28, 2024 Β· πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Argentina

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Date Disclosed
Aug 28, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Bianlian
201 total victims
Country
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Argentina
Industry
Manufacturing

Incident Analysis

M.Royo & KlockMetal was targeted by Bianlian ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 201 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on August 28, 2024, when M.Royo & KlockMetal appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

M.Royo & KlockMetal is based in Argentina , operating in the Manufacturing sector. Argentina ranks #17 globally for ransomware attacks, with 150 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.

Bianlian 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 β€” 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: Aug 2, 2026 08:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was M.Royo & KlockMetal attacked by ransomware?

Yes. M.Royo & KlockMetal was listed as a victim of the Bianlian ransomware group on August 28, 2024. The organisation is based in Argentina and operates in the Manufacturing sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked M.Royo & KlockMetal?

M.Royo & KlockMetal was attacked by Bianlian ransomware. Bianlian is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 201 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the M.Royo & KlockMetal ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on M.Royo & KlockMetal was disclosed on August 28, 2024. 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 M.Royo & KlockMetal ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from M.Royo & KlockMetal 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, M.Royo & KlockMetal likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Bianlian attacks?

To defend against Bianlian 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.