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Ransomware Victim Manufacturing

Perú Controls S.A.C.

Ransomware attack by Eldorado · Disclosed January 4, 2025 · 🇵🇪 Peru

perucontrols.com

Date Disclosed
Jan 4, 2025
2025
Threat Group
Eldorado
112 total victims
Country
🇵🇪 Peru
Industry
Manufacturing

Incident Analysis

Perú Controls S.A.C. was targeted by Eldorado ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 112 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on January 4, 2025, when Perú Controls S.A.C. appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Perú Controls S.A.C. is based in Peru , operating in the Manufacturing sector. Peru ranks #37 globally for ransomware attacks, with 56 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.

Eldorado 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: May 14, 2026 18:01 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Perú Controls S.A.C. attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Perú Controls S.A.C. was listed as a victim of the Eldorado ransomware group on January 4, 2025. The organisation is based in Peru and operates in the Manufacturing sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Perú Controls S.A.C.?

Perú Controls S.A.C. was attacked by Eldorado ransomware. Eldorado is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 112 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Perú Controls S.A.C. ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Perú Controls S.A.C. was disclosed on January 4, 2025. 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 Perú Controls S.A.C. ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Perú Controls S.A.C. 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, Perú Controls S.A.C. likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Eldorado attacks?

To defend against Eldorado 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.