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PIT.local

Ransomware attack by Auditteam · Disclosed September 4, 2026 · 🇨🇴 Colombia

PIT.local

Date Disclosed
Sep 4, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Auditteam
21 total victims
Country
🇨🇴 Colombia
Industry
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ThreatAI Analysis

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

Auditteam listed PIT.local on its dark web leak site on 4 September 2026, a Colombian-based organisation targeting victims primarily in Asia and manufacturing sectors.

About the Auditteam group

AuditTeam is a small ransomware group with approximately 5 known victims, primarily targeting organizations in East and Southeast Asia across technology and manufacturing sectors, operating a data leak site consistent with double-extortion methodology. Auditteam has listed 15 victims since February 2026.

Incident Analysis

PIT.local was targeted by Auditteam ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 21 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on September 4, 2026, when PIT.local appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

PIT.local is based in Colombia . Colombia ranks #25 globally for ransomware attacks, with 122 victims in our database.

Auditteam 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 14:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was PIT.local attacked by ransomware?

Yes. PIT.local was listed as a victim of the Auditteam ransomware group on September 4, 2026. The organisation is based in Colombia. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked PIT.local?

PIT.local was attacked by Auditteam ransomware. Auditteam is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 21 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the PIT.local ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on PIT.local was disclosed on September 4, 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 PIT.local ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from PIT.local 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. Sensitive business data was likely targeted.

How can organisations protect against Auditteam attacks?

To defend against Auditteam 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.