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Ransomware victim

SCHMIDT

Listed by Bravox on · organisation based in United States

schmidtmfg.com

Disclosed
Sep 1, 2026
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Bravox
32 victims listed
Country
United States
#1 most targeted
Sector
Not recorded

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Bravox group

BravoX is a selective ransomware-as-a-service operation that surfaced publicly in January 2026 after advertising on the RAMP underground forum, targeting primarily US-based organizations in healthcare and retail while applying strict affiliate vetting requirements including proof of access or a financial deposit. Bravox has listed 29 victims since May 2025.

Incident analysis

SCHMIDT was listed by Bravox ransomware, a group with 32 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on September 1, 2026.

SCHMIDT is based in United States. United States ranks #1 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 10,008 victims in this database.

Bravox 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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 SCHMIDT attacked by ransomware?

Yes. SCHMIDT was listed as a victim of the Bravox ransomware group on September 1, 2026. The organisation is based in United States. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked SCHMIDT?

SCHMIDT was attacked by Bravox ransomware. Bravox 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 SCHMIDT ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on SCHMIDT was disclosed on September 1, 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 SCHMIDT ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from SCHMIDT 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 Bravox attacks?

To defend against Bravox 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.