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orga-soft.de

Ransomware attack by Embargo · Disclosed May 17, 2024 · 🇩🇪 Germany

orga-soft.de

Date Disclosed
May 17, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Embargo
40 total victims
Country
🇩🇪 Germany
Industry
Technology

ThreatAI Analysis

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

About the Embargo group

Embargo is a Rust-based ransomware-as-a-service group that emerged in April 2024, primarily targeting US healthcare, manufacturing, and business services organizations using double extortion, assessed as a potential successor to BlackCat/ALPHV with over $34 million in ransom proceeds. Embargo has listed 40 victims since April 2024.

Incident Analysis

orga-soft.de was targeted by Embargo ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 40 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on May 17, 2024, when orga-soft.de appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

orga-soft.de is based in Germany , operating in the Technology sector. Germany ranks #2 globally for ransomware attacks, with 914 victims in our database.

Sector context: Technology companies hold intellectual property, customer data, and source code — all highly valuable assets. A successful ransomware attack can also put downstream customers at risk through supply chain exposure.

Embargo 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 6, 2026 00:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was orga-soft.de attacked by ransomware?

Yes. orga-soft.de was listed as a victim of the Embargo ransomware group on May 17, 2024. The organisation is based in Germany and operates in the Technology sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked orga-soft.de?

orga-soft.de was attacked by Embargo ransomware. Embargo 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 orga-soft.de ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on orga-soft.de was disclosed on May 17, 2024. 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 orga-soft.de ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from orga-soft.de 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 Technology organisation, orga-soft.de likely held source code, intellectual property, and customer data.

How can organisations protect against Embargo attacks?

To defend against Embargo 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.