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SCHMITZ & NITTENWILM

Listed by Majinahanashi on · organisation based in Germany

schmitz-nittenwilm.de

Disclosed
Oct 10, 2026
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Majinahanashi
42 victims listed
Country
Germany
#2 most targeted
Sector
Manufacturing

ThreatAI analysis

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

Majinahanashi, an unlisted dark web leak site, posted SCHMITZ & NITTENWILM on 10 October 2026. The bakery chain operates 38 stores in Germany and is run by the third generation of a traditional family business.

About SCHMITZ & NITTENWILM

Schmitz & Nittenwilm is a traditional family-owned bakery chain based in Köln (Cologne), Germany. Founded in the early 1930s. Currently operates 38 branches in Köln and Hürth. Third-generation fami...

Source record: ransomware.live

About the Majinahanashi group

Majinahanashi has listed 22 victims since June 2026.

Incident analysis

SCHMITZ & NITTENWILM was listed by Majinahanashi ransomware, a group with 42 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on October 10, 2026.

SCHMITZ & NITTENWILM is based in Germany and operates in the Manufacturing sector. Germany ranks #2 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 982 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.

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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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

Yes. SCHMITZ & NITTENWILM was listed as a victim of the Majinahanashi ransomware group on October 10, 2026. The organisation is based in Germany and operates in the Manufacturing sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked SCHMITZ & NITTENWILM?

SCHMITZ & NITTENWILM was attacked by Majinahanashi ransomware. Majinahanashi is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 42 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the SCHMITZ & NITTENWILM ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on SCHMITZ & NITTENWILM was disclosed on October 10, 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 SCHMITZ & NITTENWILM ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from SCHMITZ & NITTENWILM 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, SCHMITZ & NITTENWILM likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Majinahanashi attacks?

To defend against Majinahanashi 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.