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Referans Lab Ref-Lab

Listed by Doommageddon on · organisation based in Turkey

Disclosed
Oct 26, 2026
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Doommageddon
24 victims listed
Country
Turkey
#18 most targeted
Sector
Technology

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Doommageddon group

Direct Extortion Double Extortion Doommageddon has listed 16 victims since March 2026.

Incident analysis

Referans Lab Ref-Lab was listed by Doommageddon ransomware, a group with 24 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on October 26, 2026.

Referans Lab Ref-Lab is based in Turkey and operates in the Technology sector. Turkey ranks #18 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 175 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.

Doommageddon 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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 Referans Lab Ref-Lab attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Referans Lab Ref-Lab was listed as a victim of the Doommageddon ransomware group on October 26, 2026. The organisation is based in Turkey and operates in the Technology sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Referans Lab Ref-Lab?

Referans Lab Ref-Lab was attacked by Doommageddon ransomware. Doommageddon 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 Referans Lab Ref-Lab ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Referans Lab Ref-Lab was disclosed on October 26, 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 Referans Lab Ref-Lab ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Referans Lab Ref-Lab 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, Referans Lab Ref-Lab likely held source code, intellectual property, and customer data.

How can organisations protect against Doommageddon attacks?

To defend against Doommageddon 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.