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Omax Autos

Ransomware attack by Leakbazaar · Disclosed May 10, 2026 · 🇮🇳 India

omaxauto.com

Date Disclosed
May 10, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Leakbazaar
9 total victims
Country
🇮🇳 India
Industry
Manufacturing

ThreatAI Analysis

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

About the Leakbazaar group

Leakbazaar has listed 9 victims since April 2026.

Incident Analysis

Omax Autos was targeted by Leakbazaar ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 9 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on May 10, 2026, when Omax Autos appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Omax Autos is based in India , operating in the Manufacturing sector. India ranks #8 globally for ransomware attacks, with 448 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.

Leakbazaar 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 8, 2026 04:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Omax Autos attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Omax Autos was listed as a victim of the Leakbazaar ransomware group on May 10, 2026. The organisation is based in India and operates in the Manufacturing sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Omax Autos?

Omax Autos was attacked by Leakbazaar ransomware. Leakbazaar is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 9 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Omax Autos ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Omax Autos was disclosed on May 10, 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 Omax Autos ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Omax Autos 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, Omax Autos likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Leakbazaar attacks?

To defend against Leakbazaar 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.