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Mediaworks Kft

Ransomware attack by Worldleaks · Disclosed April 28, 2026 · 🇭🇺 Hungary

www.mediaworks.hu

Date Disclosed
Apr 28, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Worldleaks
155 total victims
Country
🇭🇺 Hungary
Industry
Business Services

Incident Analysis

Mediaworks Kft was targeted by Worldleaks ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 155 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on April 28, 2026, when Mediaworks Kft appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Mediaworks Kft is based in Hungary , operating in the Business Services sector. Hungary ranks #67 globally for ransomware attacks, with 15 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.

Worldleaks 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: May 15, 2026 18:01 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Mediaworks Kft attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Mediaworks Kft was listed as a victim of the Worldleaks ransomware group on April 28, 2026. The organisation is based in Hungary and operates in the Business Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Mediaworks Kft?

Mediaworks Kft was attacked by Worldleaks ransomware. Worldleaks is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 155 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Mediaworks Kft ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Mediaworks Kft was disclosed on April 28, 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 Mediaworks Kft ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Mediaworks Kft 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, Mediaworks Kft likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Worldleaks attacks?

To defend against Worldleaks 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.