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melting-mind.de

Listed by Apt73 on · organisation based in Germany

melting-mind.de

Disclosed
Apr 29, 2024
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Apt73
158 victims listed
Country
Germany
#2 most targeted
Sector
Technology

ThreatAI analysis

Compiled from this incident record and the threat intelligence profile for Apt73. Figures and technique mappings are quoted from the source data, not inferred.

About the Apt73 group

A new ransomware group is said to have emerged in mid-April 2024, under the name 'APT73.' It's worth noting that the group reportedly self-proclaimed as an APT, which stands for 'Advanced Persistent Threat' in the cybersecurity field. According to research, much of the available information about the aforementioned group came from another ransomware group known as LockBit. Source: https://github.com/crocodyli/ThreatActors-TTPs Apt73 has listed 157 victims since April 2024.

Incident analysis

melting-mind.de was listed by Apt73 ransomware, a group with 158 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on April 29, 2024.

melting-mind.de is based in Germany and operates in the Technology sector. Germany ranks #2 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 1,004 victims in this database.

Sector context. Technology companies hold intellectual property, customer data, and source code — all highly valuable assets. A successful ransomware attack can also put downstream customers at risk through supply chain exposure.

Apt73 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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.

Source. Public leak-site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. The disclosure date is when the listing was published, which can differ from the date of compromise. This site does not publish or link to stolen data. Last updated .

Frequently asked questions

Was melting-mind.de attacked by ransomware?

Yes. melting-mind.de was listed as a victim of the Apt73 ransomware group on April 29, 2024. The organisation is based in Germany and operates in the Technology sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked melting-mind.de?

melting-mind.de was attacked by Apt73 ransomware. Apt73 is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 158 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the melting-mind.de ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on melting-mind.de was disclosed on April 29, 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 melting-mind.de ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from melting-mind.de 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 Technology organisation, melting-mind.de likely held source code, intellectual property, and customer data.

How can organisations protect against Apt73 attacks?

To defend against Apt73 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.