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Ransomware victim Technology

sym.com.mx

Listed by Settra on · organisation based in Mexico

sym.com.mx

Disclosed
Sep 17, 2026
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Settra
115 victims listed
Country
Mexico
#12 most targeted
Sector
Technology

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Settra group

Settra has listed 85 victims since June 2026.

Incident analysis

sym.com.mx was listed by Settra ransomware, a group with 115 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on September 17, 2026.

sym.com.mx is based in Mexico and operates in the Technology sector. Mexico ranks #12 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 290 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.

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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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

Yes. sym.com.mx was listed as a victim of the Settra ransomware group on September 17, 2026. The organisation is based in Mexico and operates in the Technology sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked sym.com.mx?

sym.com.mx was attacked by Settra ransomware. Settra is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 115 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the sym.com.mx ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on sym.com.mx was disclosed on September 17, 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 sym.com.mx ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from sym.com.mx 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, sym.com.mx likely held source code, intellectual property, and customer data.

How can organisations protect against Settra attacks?

To defend against Settra 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.