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Mea************

Listed by Kryptos on · organisation based in United States

Disclosed
Oct 8, 2025
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Kryptos
5 victims listed
Country
United States
#1 most targeted
Sector
Construction

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Kryptos group

Kryptos is a small ransomware group first observed in October 2025, conducting simultaneous attacks across North America and Oceania on its debut day with a focus on professional, technical, and legal service sectors, with only 3 known documented victims. Kryptos has listed 5 victims since October 2025.

Incident analysis

Mea************ was listed by Kryptos ransomware, a group with 5 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on October 8, 2025.

Mea************ is based in United States and operates in the Construction sector. United States ranks #1 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 10,151 victims in this database.

Sector context. Construction firms often hold sensitive project data, client financials, and intellectual property. The industry's typically lean IT security teams can make them more vulnerable.

Kryptos 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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.

Frequently asked questions

Was Mea************ attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Mea************ was listed as a victim of the Kryptos ransomware group on October 8, 2025. The organisation is based in United States and operates in the Construction sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Mea************?

Mea************ was attacked by Kryptos ransomware. Kryptos is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 5 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Mea************ ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Mea************ was disclosed on October 8, 2025. 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 Mea************ ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Mea************ 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 Construction organisation, Mea************ likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Kryptos attacks?

To defend against Kryptos 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.