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SAED International

Ransomware attack by Alphv Β· Disclosed January 2, 2024 Β· πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¦ Saudi Arabia

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Date Disclosed
Jan 2, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Alphv
59 total victims
Country
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¦ Saudi Arabia
Industry
Business Services

Incident Analysis

SAED International was targeted by Alphv ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 59 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on January 2, 2024, when SAED International appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

SAED International is based in Saudi Arabia , operating in the Business Services sector. Saudi Arabia ranks #34 globally for ransomware attacks, with 67 victims in our database.

Sector context: Business services firms often have access to multiple client environments, making them high-value pivot points for ransomware operators seeking to maximise impact across multiple victim organisations.

Alphv 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 β€” 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 1, 2026 00:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was SAED International attacked by ransomware?

Yes. SAED International was listed as a victim of the Alphv ransomware group on January 2, 2024. The organisation is based in Saudi Arabia and operates in the Business Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked SAED International?

SAED International was attacked by Alphv ransomware. Alphv is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 59 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the SAED International ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on SAED International was disclosed on January 2, 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 SAED International ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from SAED 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 Business Services organisation, SAED International likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Alphv attacks?

To defend against Alphv 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.