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moelco.es

Ransomware attack by Global · Disclosed July 25, 2025 · 🇪🇸 Spain

moelco.es

Date Disclosed
Jul 25, 2025
2025
Threat Group
Global
38 total victims
Country
🇪🇸 Spain
Industry
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 36 victims since May 2025.

Incident Analysis

moelco.es was targeted by Global ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 38 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on July 25, 2025, when moelco.es appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

moelco.es is based in Spain , operating in the Manufacturing sector. Spain ranks #9 globally for ransomware attacks, with 433 victims in our 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 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 19, 2026 14:00 UTC.

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 38 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.