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Ransomware Victim

metro.local

Ransomware attack by Warlock · Disclosed November 6, 2025

metro.local

Date Disclosed
Nov 6, 2025
2025
Threat Group
Warlock
78 total victims
Country
Unknown
Industry
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Incident Analysis

metro.local was targeted by Warlock ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 78 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on November 6, 2025, when metro.local appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Warlock 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 11, 2026 18:01 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was metro.local attacked by ransomware?

Yes. metro.local was listed as a victim of the Warlock ransomware group on November 6, 2025. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked metro.local?

metro.local was attacked by Warlock ransomware. Warlock is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 78 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the metro.local ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on metro.local was disclosed on November 6, 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 metro.local ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from metro.local 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. Sensitive business data was likely targeted.

How can organisations protect against Warlock attacks?

To defend against Warlock 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.