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Ransomware Victim Hospitality and Tourism

Tèrra Aventura

Ransomware attack by Nova · Disclosed July 21, 2026 · 🇵🇹 Portugal

Date Disclosed
Jul 21, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Nova
194 total victims
Country
🇵🇹 Portugal
Industry
Hospitality and Tourism

ThreatAI Analysis

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

About Tèrra Aventura

Tèrra Aventura is a free, app-based outdoor treasure hunt in France's Nouvelle-Aquitaine region where players solve riddles, follow walking routes, and find hidden geocaches while exploring local heritage and nature - Nova Provide Tree and samples and proofs only when company get in touch with support department in channels provided in recovery file.

Source record: ransomware.live

About the Nova group

Nova (formerly RALord) is a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group that encrypts victims’files and uses double-extortion tactics to pressure organizations into paying for decryption and data non-disclosure. Nova has listed 178 victims since March 2025.

Incident Analysis

Tèrra Aventura was targeted by Nova ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 194 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on July 21, 2026, when Tèrra Aventura appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Tèrra Aventura is based in Portugal , operating in the Hospitality and Tourism sector. Portugal ranks #38 globally for ransomware attacks, with 67 victims in our database.

Sector context: Organisations in this sector hold valuable data and operational systems that ransomware groups seek to exploit for financial gain through encryption and data exfiltration.

Nova 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 — 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: Sep 7, 2026 02:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Tèrra Aventura attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Tèrra Aventura was listed as a victim of the Nova ransomware group on July 21, 2026. The organisation is based in Portugal and operates in the Hospitality and Tourism sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Tèrra Aventura?

Tèrra Aventura was attacked by Nova ransomware. Nova is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 194 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Tèrra Aventura ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Tèrra Aventura was disclosed on July 21, 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 Tèrra Aventura ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Tèrra Aventura 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 Hospitality and Tourism organisation, Tèrra Aventura likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Nova attacks?

To defend against Nova 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.