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Ransomware victim Consumer Services

Pappytech

Listed by Vect on · organisation based in India

Pappytech.com

Disclosed
Feb 24, 2026
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Vect
25 victims listed
Country
India
#8 most targeted
Sector
Consumer Services

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Vect group

VECT is a RaaS group that launched its affiliate program in December 2025 with a five-tier revenue-sharing model and a formal partnership with BreachForums; its VECT 2.0 payload contains a critical encryption flaw that irreversibly destroys files larger than 128 KB rather than encrypting them. Vect has listed 25 victims since October 2025.

Incident analysis

Pappytech was listed by Vect ransomware, a group with 25 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on February 24, 2026.

Pappytech is based in India and operates in the Consumer Services sector. India ranks #8 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 497 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.

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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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

Yes. Pappytech was listed as a victim of the Vect ransomware group on February 24, 2026. The organisation is based in India and operates in the Consumer Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Pappytech?

Pappytech was attacked by Vect ransomware. Vect is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 25 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Pappytech ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Pappytech was disclosed on February 24, 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 Pappytech ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Pappytech 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 Consumer Services organisation, Pappytech likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Vect attacks?

To defend against Vect 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.