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Targus.com

Listed by Redransomware on · organisation based in United States

targus.com

Disclosed
Apr 19, 2024
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Redransomware
16 victims listed
Country
United States
#1 most targeted
Sector
Business Services

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Redransomware group

Red Ransomware (Red CryptoApp) emerged in early 2024, debuting its "Wall of Shame" data leak site with 11 victims across IT, legal, hospitality, manufacturing, and education sectors predominantly in the US, using phishing and vulnerability exploitation with double-extortion tactics. Redransomware has listed 16 victims since March 2024.

Incident analysis

Targus.com was listed by Redransomware ransomware, a group with 16 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on April 19, 2024.

Targus.com is based in United States and operates in the Business Services sector. United States ranks #1 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 10,141 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.

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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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

Yes. Targus.com was listed as a victim of the Redransomware ransomware group on April 19, 2024. The organisation is based in United States and operates in the Business Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Targus.com?

Targus.com was attacked by Redransomware ransomware. Redransomware is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 16 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Targus.com ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Targus.com was disclosed on April 19, 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 Targus.com ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Targus.com 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, Targus.com likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Redransomware attacks?

To defend against Redransomware 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.