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Startec Group of Companies

Listed by Aurora on · organisation based in Philippines

Startec Group of Companies

Disclosed
May 12, 2026
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Aurora
58 victims listed
Country
Philippines
#36 most targeted
Sector
Business Services

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Aurora group

Aurora is a ransomware group associated with a multi-purpose Go-based malware distributed by multiple criminal teams from mid-2022, also sold as an infostealer/botnet under the same name on underground forums. Aurora has listed 42 victims since April 2026.

Incident analysis

Startec Group of Companies was listed by Aurora ransomware, a group with 58 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on May 12, 2026.

Startec Group of Companies is based in Philippines and operates in the Business Services sector. Philippines ranks #36 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 79 victims in this 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.

Aurora 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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 Startec Group of Companies attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Startec Group of Companies was listed as a victim of the Aurora ransomware group on May 12, 2026. The organisation is based in Philippines and operates in the Business Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Startec Group of Companies?

Startec Group of Companies was attacked by Aurora ransomware. Aurora is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 58 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Startec Group of Companies ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Startec Group of Companies was disclosed on May 12, 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 Startec Group of Companies ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Startec Group of Companies 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, Startec Group of Companies likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Aurora attacks?

To defend against Aurora 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.