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Ransomware victim Manufacturing

Perú Controls S.A.C.

Listed by Eldorado on · organisation based in Peru

perucontrols.com

Disclosed
Jan 4, 2025
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Eldorado
112 victims listed
Country
Peru
#34 most targeted
Sector
Manufacturing

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Eldorado group

In September The El Dorado ransomware group have been rebrand as BlackLock Eldorado has listed 112 victims since October 2023.

Incident analysis

Perú Controls S.A.C. was listed by Eldorado ransomware, a group with 112 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on January 4, 2025.

Perú Controls S.A.C. is based in Peru and operates in the Manufacturing sector. Peru ranks #34 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 89 victims in this 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 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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 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.