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tims.com

Ransomware attack by Abyss · Disclosed September 19, 2024 · 🇨🇦 Canada

tims.com

Date Disclosed
Sep 19, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Abyss
62 total victims
Country
🇨🇦 Canada
Industry
Healthcare

ThreatAI Analysis

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

About the Abyss group

Abyss (also known as Abyss Locker) is a ransomware operation first identified in March 2023, derived from the Babuk source code, that targets Windows and Linux/VMware ESXi systems using double-extortion tactics across healthcare, manufacturing, finance, and technology sectors — predominantly in North America. Abyss has listed 90 victims since March 2023.

Incident Analysis

tims.com was targeted by Abyss ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 62 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on September 19, 2024, when tims.com appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

tims.com is based in Canada , operating in the Healthcare sector. Canada ranks #3 globally for ransomware attacks, with 907 victims in our database.

Sector context: Healthcare organisations are high-value ransomware targets because patient data is extremely sensitive, regulatory penalties for breaches are severe, and operational downtime can threaten patient safety — all factors that increase ransom payment pressure.

Abyss 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 5, 2026 18:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was tims.com attacked by ransomware?

Yes. tims.com was listed as a victim of the Abyss ransomware group on September 19, 2024. The organisation is based in Canada and operates in the Healthcare sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked tims.com?

tims.com was attacked by Abyss ransomware. Abyss is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 62 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the tims.com ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on tims.com was disclosed on September 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 tims.com ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from tims.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 Healthcare organisation, tims.com likely held patient records, medical data, and personally identifiable information (PII).

How can organisations protect against Abyss attacks?

To defend against Abyss 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.