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Ransomware victim Manufacturing

moelco.es

Listed by Global on · organisation based in Spain

moelco.es

Disclosed
Jul 25, 2025
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Global
40 victims listed
Country
Spain
#9 most targeted
Sector
Manufacturing

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Global group

GLOBAL GROUP is a ransomware-as-a-service operation that emerged in June 2025, reportedly launched by a known Russian-speaking threat actor, featuring AI-driven ransom negotiation and a mobile control panel for affiliates, targeting healthcare, oil and gas, industrial engineering, and automotive sectors. Global has listed 38 victims since May 2025.

Incident analysis

moelco.es was listed by Global ransomware, a group with 40 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on July 25, 2025.

moelco.es is based in Spain and operates in the Manufacturing sector. Spain ranks #9 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 482 victims in this database.

Sector context. Manufacturing companies are frequently targeted because production downtime directly translates to financial loss. Ransomware operators exploit this time-sensitivity to demand higher ransoms and faster payment.

Global 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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 moelco.es attacked by ransomware?

Yes. moelco.es was listed as a victim of the Global ransomware group on July 25, 2025. The organisation is based in Spain and operates in the Manufacturing sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked moelco.es?

moelco.es was attacked by Global ransomware. Global is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 40 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the moelco.es ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on moelco.es was disclosed on July 25, 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 moelco.es ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from moelco.es 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 Manufacturing organisation, moelco.es likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Global attacks?

To defend against Global 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.