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Thermalex Inc

Ransomware attack by Kairos · Disclosed July 25, 2026 · 🇺🇸 United States

tmxinc.com

Date Disclosed
Jul 25, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Kairos
97 total victims
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Industry
Manufacturing

ThreatAI Analysis

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

About Thermalex Inc

Thermalex specializes in aluminum extrusion solutions, offering high-efficiency and corrosion-resistant products since 1985. Based in Montgomery, Alabama, the company serves various industries including HVAC, automotive, battery cooling, and industrial applications. With advanced manufacturing systems and a commitment to quality, Thermalex is recognized as a global leader in the aluminum extrusion industry. Their expertise includes the fabrication of microchannel tubes and complex extrusions tailored to meet diverse client needs.

Source record: ransomware.live

About the Kairos group

Kairos is a data extortion group active since late 2024 that focuses solely on data theft with no encryption, primarily targeting small-to-mid-sized organizations in healthcare, manufacturing, and business services in the US, purchasing initial access from brokers and demanding Bitcoin payments. Kairos has listed 95 victims since June 2024.

Incident Analysis

Thermalex Inc was targeted by Kairos ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 97 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on July 25, 2026, when Thermalex Inc appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Thermalex Inc is based in United States , operating in the Manufacturing sector. United States ranks #1 globally for ransomware attacks, with 9,519 victims in our database.

Sector context: Manufacturing companies are frequently targeted because production downtime directly translates to financial loss. Ransomware operators exploit this time-sensitivity to demand higher ransoms and faster payment.

Kairos 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 17, 2026 22:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Thermalex Inc attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Thermalex Inc was listed as a victim of the Kairos ransomware group on July 25, 2026. The organisation is based in United States and operates in the Manufacturing sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Thermalex Inc?

Thermalex Inc was attacked by Kairos ransomware. Kairos is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 97 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Thermalex Inc ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Thermalex Inc was disclosed on July 25, 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 Thermalex Inc ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Thermalex Inc 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 Manufacturing organisation, Thermalex Inc likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Kairos attacks?

To defend against Kairos 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.