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RTE

Ransomware attack by Global ยท Disclosed July 26, 2025 ยท ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช Ireland

Date Disclosed
Jul 26, 2025
2025
Threat Group
Global
32 total victims
Country
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช Ireland
Industry
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Incident Analysis

RTE was targeted by Global ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 32 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on July 26, 2025, when RTE appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

RTE is based in Ireland . Ireland ranks #40 globally for ransomware attacks, with 62 victims in our database.

Global 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 โ€” 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: Aug 3, 2026 16:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was RTE attacked by ransomware?

Yes. RTE was listed as a victim of the Global ransomware group on July 26, 2025. The organisation is based in Ireland. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked RTE?

RTE was attacked by Global ransomware. Global is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 32 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the RTE ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on RTE was disclosed on July 26, 2025. 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 RTE ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from RTE 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 Global attacks?

To defend against Global 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.