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Metrea LLC/Commuter Air Technology, Inc.

Listed by Aurora on · organisation based in United States

Metrea LLC/Commuter Air Technology, Inc.

Disclosed
Sep 5, 2026
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Aurora
58 victims listed
Country
United States
#1 most targeted
Sector
Transportation

ThreatAI analysis

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

Aurora listed Metrea LLC/Commuter Air Technology, Inc. on its dark web leak site on 5 September 2026. The US defense contractors operate modified King Air 350 surveillance aircraft in multiple theaters worldwide.

About Metrea LLC/Commuter Air Technology, Inc.

[defence] Metrea LLC (formerly Meta Special Aerospace, LLC) and its subsidiary Commuter Air Technology, Inc. (CAT) are US defense contractors providing Contractor Owned, Contractor Operated (COCO) ISR aircraft services to US Special Operations Command. They operate modified King Air 350 surveillance aircraft in Niger, East Africa, the Philippines, and other theaters. <redacted> 339 MB of Harris PRC-117G military tactical radio firmware including compiled waveform binaries for SINCGARS, HAVEQUICK II, ROVER, and 10 other ITAR-controlled waveforms (USML Category XI). Named deployment data for 14+ operators at Sable Spear sites in Niger and East Africa, with rotation schedules, SIPRNet access documentation, and divert airfield planning. Complete SOCOM contract pricing portfolios — labor rates, burn rates, TINA-certified cost data, and subcontractor pricing for SOCPAC C3PO, Sable Spear, and Sable Dagger programs. 232 employee personnel files including resumes, W-9 forms (SSN), SERE training certificates, security clearances, expense reports, and deployment records. NSWDG (SEAL Team Six), MARSOC, and 75th Rangers training exercise documentation — 37 separately funded SOCOM training deliveries under the Alpha 28 program. <redacted>

Source record: ransomware.live

About the Aurora group

Aurora is a ransomware group associated with a multi-purpose Go-based malware distributed by multiple criminal teams from mid-2022, also sold as an infostealer/botnet under the same name on underground forums. Aurora has listed 42 victims since April 2026.

Incident analysis

Metrea LLC/Commuter Air Technology, Inc. was listed by Aurora ransomware, a group with 58 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on September 5, 2026.

Metrea LLC/Commuter Air Technology, Inc. is based in United States and operates in the Transportation sector. United States ranks #1 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 10,149 victims in this database.

Sector context. Organisations in this sector hold valuable data and operational systems that ransomware groups seek to exploit for financial gain through encryption and data exfiltration.

Aurora 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 Metrea LLC/Commuter Air Technology, Inc. attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Metrea LLC/Commuter Air Technology, Inc. was listed as a victim of the Aurora ransomware group on September 5, 2026. The organisation is based in United States and operates in the Transportation sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Metrea LLC/Commuter Air Technology, Inc.?

Metrea LLC/Commuter Air Technology, Inc. was attacked by Aurora ransomware. Aurora is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 58 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Metrea LLC/Commuter Air Technology, Inc. ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Metrea LLC/Commuter Air Technology, Inc. was disclosed on September 5, 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 Metrea LLC/Commuter Air Technology, Inc. ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Metrea LLC/Commuter Air Technology, Inc. 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 Transportation organisation, Metrea LLC/Commuter Air Technology, Inc. likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Aurora attacks?

To defend against Aurora 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.