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Planet Group International

Listed by Ransomexx on · organisation based in United States

planetgroupint.com

Disclosed
Jul 26, 2024
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Ransomexx
24 victims listed
Country
United States
#1 most targeted
Sector
Technology

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Ransomexx group

RansomExx is a ransomware family that targeted multiple companies starting in mid-2020. It shares commonalities with Defray777. Ransomexx has listed 86 victims since May 2020.

Incident analysis

Planet Group International was listed by Ransomexx ransomware, a group with 24 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on July 26, 2024.

Planet Group International is based in United States and operates in the Technology sector. United States ranks #1 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 10,141 victims in this database.

Sector context. Technology companies hold intellectual property, customer data, and source code — all highly valuable assets. A successful ransomware attack can also put downstream customers at risk through supply chain exposure.

Ransomexx 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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.

Source. Public leak-site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. The disclosure date is when the listing was published, which can differ from the date of compromise. This site does not publish or link to stolen data. Last updated .

Frequently asked questions

Was Planet Group International attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Planet Group International was listed as a victim of the Ransomexx ransomware group on July 26, 2024. The organisation is based in United States and operates in the Technology sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Planet Group International?

Planet Group International was attacked by Ransomexx ransomware. Ransomexx is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 24 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Planet Group International ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Planet Group International was disclosed on July 26, 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 Planet Group International ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Planet Group International 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 Technology organisation, Planet Group International likely held source code, intellectual property, and customer data.

How can organisations protect against Ransomexx attacks?

To defend against Ransomexx 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.