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PayPal support operations (Transcom WorldWide)

Ransomware attack by N0n · Disclosed September 18, 2026 · 🇸🇪 Sweden

transcom.com

Date Disclosed
Sep 18, 2026
2026
Threat Group
N0n
10 total victims
Country
🇸🇪 Sweden
Industry
Financial Services

ThreatAI Analysis

Compiled from this incident record and the threat intelligence profile for N0n. Figures and technique mappings are quoted from the source data, not inferred.

About the N0n group

N0n has listed 9 victims since September 2026.

Incident Analysis

PayPal support operations (Transcom WorldWide) was targeted by N0n ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 10 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on September 18, 2026, when PayPal support operations (Transcom WorldWide) appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

PayPal support operations (Transcom WorldWide) is based in Sweden , operating in the Financial Services sector. Sweden ranks #22 globally for ransomware attacks, with 135 victims in our 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.

N0n 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 19, 2026 18:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was PayPal support operations (Transcom WorldWide) attacked by ransomware?

Yes. PayPal support operations (Transcom WorldWide) was listed as a victim of the N0n ransomware group on September 18, 2026. The organisation is based in Sweden and operates in the Financial Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked PayPal support operations (Transcom WorldWide)?

PayPal support operations (Transcom WorldWide) was attacked by N0n ransomware. N0n is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 10 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the PayPal support operations (Transcom WorldWide) ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on PayPal support operations (Transcom WorldWide) was disclosed on September 18, 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 PayPal support operations (Transcom WorldWide) ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from PayPal support operations (Transcom WorldWide) 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, PayPal support operations (Transcom WorldWide) likely held financial records, client data, and transaction histories.

How can organisations protect against N0n attacks?

To defend against N0n 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.