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pfsbrands.com

Ransomware attack by Abyss · Disclosed August 30, 2024 · 🇺🇸 United States

pfsbrands.com

Date Disclosed
Aug 30, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Abyss
62 total victims
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Industry
Business Services

ThreatAI Analysis

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

About the Abyss group

Abyss (also known as Abyss Locker) is a ransomware operation first identified in March 2023, derived from the Babuk source code, that targets Windows and Linux/VMware ESXi systems using double-extortion tactics across healthcare, manufacturing, finance, and technology sectors — predominantly in North America. Abyss has listed 90 victims since March 2023.

Incident Analysis

pfsbrands.com was targeted by Abyss ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 62 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on August 30, 2024, when pfsbrands.com appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

pfsbrands.com is based in United States , operating in the Business Services sector. United States ranks #1 globally for ransomware attacks, with 9,416 victims in our database.

Sector context: Business services firms often have access to multiple client environments, making them high-value pivot points for ransomware operators seeking to maximise impact across multiple victim organisations.

Abyss 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 5, 2026 18:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was pfsbrands.com attacked by ransomware?

Yes. pfsbrands.com was listed as a victim of the Abyss ransomware group on August 30, 2024. The organisation is based in United States and operates in the Business Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked pfsbrands.com?

pfsbrands.com was attacked by Abyss ransomware. Abyss is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 62 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the pfsbrands.com ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on pfsbrands.com was disclosed on August 30, 2024. 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 pfsbrands.com ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from pfsbrands.com 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 Business Services organisation, pfsbrands.com likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Abyss attacks?

To defend against Abyss 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.