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OEC Bretagne

Listed by Bravox on · organisation based in France

www.bretagne.experts-comptables.fr

Disclosed
Feb 16, 2026
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Bravox
36 victims listed
Country
France
#6 most targeted
Sector
Financial Services

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Bravox group

BravoX is a selective ransomware-as-a-service operation that surfaced publicly in January 2026 after advertising on the RAMP underground forum, targeting primarily US-based organizations in healthcare and retail while applying strict affiliate vetting requirements including proof of access or a financial deposit. Bravox has listed 29 victims since May 2025.

Incident analysis

OEC Bretagne was listed by Bravox ransomware, a group with 36 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on February 16, 2026.

OEC Bretagne is based in France and operates in the Financial Services sector. France ranks #6 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 569 victims in this database.

Sector context. Financial sector organisations are targeted for their access to funds, sensitive financial data, and the reputational damage a public breach can cause. Regulatory requirements also increase recovery costs.

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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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

Yes. OEC Bretagne was listed as a victim of the Bravox ransomware group on February 16, 2026. The organisation is based in France and operates in the Financial Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked OEC Bretagne?

OEC Bretagne was attacked by Bravox ransomware. Bravox is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 36 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the OEC Bretagne ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on OEC Bretagne was disclosed on February 16, 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 OEC Bretagne ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from OEC Bretagne 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 Financial Services organisation, OEC Bretagne likely held financial records, client data, and transaction histories.

How can organisations protect against Bravox attacks?

To defend against Bravox 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.