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Ransomware victim

pa***op

Listed by Auditteam on · organisation based in Russia

Disclosed
Sep 8, 2026
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Auditteam
81 victims listed
Country
Russia
#43 most targeted
Sector
Not recorded

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Auditteam group

AuditTeam is a small ransomware group with approximately 5 known victims, primarily targeting organizations in East and Southeast Asia across technology and manufacturing sectors, operating a data leak site consistent with double-extortion methodology. Auditteam has listed 52 victims since February 2026.

Incident analysis

pa***op was listed by Auditteam ransomware, a group with 81 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on September 8, 2026.

pa***op is based in Russia. Russia ranks #43 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 62 victims in this database.

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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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

Source. Public leak-site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. The disclosure date is when the listing was published, which can differ from the date of compromise. This site does not publish or link to stolen data. Last updated .

Frequently asked questions

Was pa***op attacked by ransomware?

Yes. pa***op was listed as a victim of the Auditteam ransomware group on September 8, 2026. The organisation is based in Russia. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked pa***op?

pa***op was attacked by Auditteam ransomware. Auditteam is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 81 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the pa***op ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on pa***op was disclosed on September 8, 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 pa***op ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from pa***op 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. Sensitive business data was likely targeted.

How can organisations protect against Auditteam attacks?

To defend against Auditteam 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.