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Max Wild GmbH

Ransomware attack by Metaencryptor · Disclosed May 7, 2024 · 🇩🇪 Germany

maxwild.com

Date Disclosed
May 7, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Metaencryptor
35 total victims
Country
🇩🇪 Germany
Industry
Business Services

ThreatAI Analysis

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

About the Metaencryptor group

MetaEncryptor is a ransomware group first observed in mid-2023, targeting medium-to-large enterprises in legal, technology, logistics, manufacturing, and finance sectors primarily in the UK, Europe, and Southeast Asia, using AES-256/RSA-2048 encryption and double extortion. Metaencryptor has listed 42 victims since August 2023.

Incident Analysis

Max Wild GmbH was targeted by Metaencryptor ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 35 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on May 7, 2024, when Max Wild GmbH appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Max Wild GmbH is based in Germany , operating in the Business Services sector. Germany ranks #2 globally for ransomware attacks, with 930 victims in our database.

Sector context: Business services firms often have access to multiple client environments, making them high-value pivot points for ransomware operators seeking to maximise impact across multiple victim organisations.

Metaencryptor 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 21, 2026 22:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Max Wild GmbH attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Max Wild GmbH was listed as a victim of the Metaencryptor ransomware group on May 7, 2024. The organisation is based in Germany and operates in the Business Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Max Wild GmbH?

Max Wild GmbH was attacked by Metaencryptor ransomware. Metaencryptor is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 35 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Max Wild GmbH ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Max Wild GmbH was disclosed on May 7, 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 Max Wild GmbH ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Max Wild GmbH 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 Business Services organisation, Max Wild GmbH likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Metaencryptor attacks?

To defend against Metaencryptor 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.