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Ransomware victim Energy & Utilities

namtheun2.com

Listed by Settra on · organisation based in Laos

namtheun2.com

Disclosed
Sep 22, 2026
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Settra
123 victims listed
Country
Laos
#99 most targeted
Sector
Energy & Utilities

ThreatAI analysis

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

About namtheun2.com

Nam Theun 2: 1.2 TB of Files That Were Never Meant to Leave PROLOGUE VAT declaration №V262120000733,...

Source record: ransomware.live

About the Settra group

Settra has listed 85 victims since June 2026.

Incident analysis

namtheun2.com was listed by Settra ransomware, a group with 123 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on September 22, 2026.

namtheun2.com is based in Laos and operates in the Energy & Utilities sector. Laos ranks #99 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 7 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.

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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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

Frequently asked questions

Was namtheun2.com attacked by ransomware?

Yes. namtheun2.com was listed as a victim of the Settra ransomware group on September 22, 2026. The organisation is based in Laos and operates in the Energy & Utilities sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked namtheun2.com?

namtheun2.com was attacked by Settra ransomware. Settra is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 123 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the namtheun2.com ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on namtheun2.com was disclosed on September 22, 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 namtheun2.com ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from namtheun2.com 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 Energy & Utilities organisation, namtheun2.com likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Settra attacks?

To defend against Settra 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.