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ProMind IT

Ransomware attack by Auditteam · Disclosed October 1, 2026 · 🇮🇹 Italy

Date Disclosed
Oct 1, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Auditteam
51 total victims
Country
🇮🇹 Italy
Industry
Technology

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 ProMind IT on its dark web leak site on 1 October 2026, a small Italian IT consulting company that offers website development and Odoo ERP/accounting software integration services.

About ProMind IT

ProMind IT (promindit.com) is a small Italian IT consulting company offering website development, business solutions, and Odoo ERP/accounting software integration services, though its website is currently offline and very little public information is available.

Source record: ransomware.live

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 23 victims since February 2026.

Incident Analysis

ProMind IT was targeted by Auditteam ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 51 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on October 1, 2026, when ProMind IT appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

ProMind IT is based in Italy , operating in the Technology sector. Italy ranks #5 globally for ransomware attacks, with 579 victims in our 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.

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: Oct 2, 2026 02:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was ProMind IT attacked by ransomware?

Yes. ProMind IT was listed as a victim of the Auditteam ransomware group on October 1, 2026. The organisation is based in Italy and operates in the Technology sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked ProMind IT?

ProMind IT was attacked by Auditteam ransomware. Auditteam is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 51 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the ProMind IT ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on ProMind IT was disclosed on October 1, 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 ProMind IT ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from ProMind IT 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, ProMind IT likely held source code, intellectual property, and customer data.

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.