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Ransomware victim Public Sector

tpocc.org

Listed by Abyss on · organisation based in United States

tpocc.org

Disclosed
Jun 25, 2024
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Abyss
62 victims listed
Country
United States
#1 most targeted
Sector
Public Sector

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 91 victims since March 2023.

Incident analysis

tpocc.org was listed by Abyss ransomware, a group with 62 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on June 25, 2024.

tpocc.org is based in United States and operates in the Public Sector sector. United States ranks #1 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 10,151 victims in this 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.

Abyss 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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.

Frequently asked questions

Was tpocc.org attacked by ransomware?

Yes. tpocc.org was listed as a victim of the Abyss ransomware group on June 25, 2024. The organisation is based in United States and operates in the Public Sector sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked tpocc.org?

tpocc.org 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 tpocc.org ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on tpocc.org was disclosed on June 25, 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 tpocc.org ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from tpocc.org 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 Public Sector organisation, tpocc.org likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

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.