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Megawork

Ransomware attack by Ransomhouse · Disclosed July 16, 2026 · 🇧🇷 Brazil

www.megawork.com.br

Date Disclosed
Jul 16, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Ransomhouse
148 total victims
Country
🇧🇷 Brazil
Industry
Business Services

ThreatAI Analysis

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

About Megawork

Megawork is a leading SAP consultancy specializing in the implementation, support, and optimization of technologies such as SAP S/4HANA and Microsoft Power Platform. They provide integrated solutions tailored for various sectors including services, wholesale, utilities, mining, and steel industries. The company offers a range of services including ERP system implementation, SAP S/4HANA migration, application management services, and IT professional allocation. Targeting medium and large enterprises, Megawork aims to enhance business management and delivers thorough support throughout the entire lifecycle of their clients' management systems.

Source record: ransomware.live

About the Ransomhouse group

RansomHouse is a double-extortion RaaS operation active since late 2021, attributed to the threat actor "Jolly Scorpius," targeting over 120 organizations across healthcare, finance, transportation, and government, recently upgrading to a multi-layered dual-key encryption architecture. Ransomhouse has listed 206 victims since June 2021.

Incident Analysis

Megawork was targeted by Ransomhouse ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 148 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on July 16, 2026, when Megawork appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Megawork is based in Brazil , operating in the Business Services sector. Brazil ranks #8 globally for ransomware attacks, with 457 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.

Ransomhouse 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 16, 2026 10:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Megawork attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Megawork was listed as a victim of the Ransomhouse ransomware group on July 16, 2026. The organisation is based in Brazil and operates in the Business Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Megawork?

Megawork was attacked by Ransomhouse ransomware. Ransomhouse is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 148 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Megawork ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Megawork was disclosed on July 16, 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 Megawork ransomware attack?

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

How can organisations protect against Ransomhouse attacks?

To defend against Ransomhouse 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.