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Thermosash Commercial Ltd

Ransomware attack by Hunters Β· Disclosed January 4, 2024 Β· πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ New Zealand

thermosash.co.nz

Date Disclosed
Jan 4, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Hunters
282 total victims
Country
πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ New Zealand
Industry
Business Services

Incident Analysis

Thermosash Commercial Ltd was targeted by Hunters ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 282 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on January 4, 2024, when Thermosash Commercial Ltd appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Thermosash Commercial Ltd is based in New Zealand , operating in the Business Services sector. New Zealand ranks #45 globally for ransomware attacks, with 44 victims in our 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.

Hunters 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 β€” 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: Aug 2, 2026 02:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Thermosash Commercial Ltd attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Thermosash Commercial Ltd was listed as a victim of the Hunters ransomware group on January 4, 2024. The organisation is based in New Zealand and operates in the Business Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Thermosash Commercial Ltd?

Thermosash Commercial Ltd was attacked by Hunters ransomware. Hunters is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 282 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Thermosash Commercial Ltd ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Thermosash Commercial Ltd was disclosed on January 4, 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 Thermosash Commercial Ltd ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Thermosash Commercial Ltd 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, Thermosash Commercial Ltd likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Hunters attacks?

To defend against Hunters 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.