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Safe Data Storage

Listed by Auditteam on · organisation based in United Kingdom

Disclosed
Oct 26, 2026
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Auditteam
89 victims listed
Country
United Kingdom
#4 most targeted
Sector
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.

About Safe Data Storage

Safe Data Storage Ltd is an active UK-based SME IT services company founded in 2004, headquartered in Orpington, Kent, and run by David Cleaver and others; it offers managed backup and disaster recovery on its own dual-site ISO 27001 UK private-cloud infrastructure (including SAFE Backup/Backup Plus, cloud-to-cloud backup for Microsoft 365 and similar workloads, Veeam-powered DR, Arcserve image backup, and white-label reseller options), emphasizing zero ingress/egress fees, UK-based engineer support, and SME/education/charity customers, with roughly a dozen to a few dozen employees and estimated revenue in the low millions of dollars—making it a regional niche backup provider rather than a global cloud giant.

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 52 victims since February 2026.

Incident analysis

Safe Data Storage was listed by Auditteam ransomware, a group with 89 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on October 26, 2026.

Safe Data Storage is based in United Kingdom and operates in the Technology sector. United Kingdom ranks #4 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 976 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.

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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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

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 Safe Data Storage attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Safe Data Storage was listed as a victim of the Auditteam ransomware group on October 26, 2026. The organisation is based in United Kingdom and operates in the Technology sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Safe Data Storage?

Safe Data Storage was attacked by Auditteam ransomware. Auditteam is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 89 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Safe Data Storage ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Safe Data Storage 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 Safe Data Storage ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Safe Data Storage 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, Safe Data Storage 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.