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Ransomware victim Manufacturing

roycegroup

Listed by Auditteam on · organisation based in Philippines

Disclosed
Nov 9, 2026
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Auditteam
99 victims listed
Country
Philippines
#35 most targeted
Sector
Manufacturing

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.

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 66 victims since February 2026.

Incident analysis

roycegroup was listed by Auditteam ransomware, a group with 99 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on November 9, 2026.

roycegroup is based in Philippines and operates in the Manufacturing sector. Philippines ranks #35 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 84 victims in this database.

Sector context. Manufacturing companies are frequently targeted because production downtime directly translates to financial loss. Ransomware operators exploit this time-sensitivity to demand higher ransoms and faster payment.

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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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

Frequently asked questions

Was roycegroup attacked by ransomware?

Yes. roycegroup was listed as a victim of the Auditteam ransomware group on November 9, 2026. The organisation is based in Philippines and operates in the Manufacturing sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked roycegroup?

roycegroup was attacked by Auditteam ransomware. Auditteam is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 99 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the roycegroup ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on roycegroup was disclosed on November 9, 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 roycegroup ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from roycegroup 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 Manufacturing organisation, roycegroup likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

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.