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SESAM Informatics

Ransomware attack by Hunters Β· Disclosed September 6, 2024 Β· πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡³ SN

sesam-informatics.com

Date Disclosed
Sep 6, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Hunters
282 total victims
Country
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡³ SN
Industry
Technology

Incident Analysis

SESAM Informatics was targeted by Hunters ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 282 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on September 6, 2024, when SESAM Informatics appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

SESAM Informatics is based in SN , operating in the Technology sector. SN ranks #91 globally for ransomware attacks, with 7 victims in our database.

Sector context: Technology companies hold intellectual property, customer data, and source code β€” all highly valuable assets. A successful ransomware attack can also put downstream customers at risk through supply chain exposure.

Hunters 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 2, 2026 06:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was SESAM Informatics attacked by ransomware?

Yes. SESAM Informatics was listed as a victim of the Hunters ransomware group on September 6, 2024. The organisation is based in SN and operates in the Technology sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked SESAM Informatics?

SESAM Informatics was attacked by Hunters ransomware. Hunters is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 282 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the SESAM Informatics ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on SESAM Informatics was disclosed on September 6, 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 SESAM Informatics ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from SESAM Informatics 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, SESAM Informatics likely held source code, intellectual property, and customer data.

How can organisations protect against Hunters attacks?

To defend against Hunters 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.