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Transtec SAS

Ransomware attack by Orca · Disclosed October 4, 2024 · 🇨🇴 Colombia

transtec.com.co

Date Disclosed
Oct 4, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Orca
5 total victims
Country
🇨🇴 Colombia
Industry
Technology

ThreatAI Analysis

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

About the Orca group

Orca is a ransomware group that emerged in September 2024, identified as a variant of the Zeppelin malware family, targeting organizations in manufacturing and logistics across Taiwan, Tunisia, Austria, and France, claiming to avoid hospitals, government institutions, and non-profits. Orca has listed 5 victims since September 2024.

Incident Analysis

Transtec SAS was targeted by Orca ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 5 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on October 4, 2024, when Transtec SAS appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Transtec SAS is based in Colombia , operating in the Technology sector. Colombia ranks #25 globally for ransomware attacks, with 126 victims in our database.

Sector context: Technology companies hold intellectual property, customer data, and source code — all highly valuable assets. A successful ransomware attack can also put downstream customers at risk through supply chain exposure.

Orca 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 14, 2026 18:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Transtec SAS attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Transtec SAS was listed as a victim of the Orca ransomware group on October 4, 2024. The organisation is based in Colombia and operates in the Technology sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Transtec SAS?

Transtec SAS was attacked by Orca ransomware. Orca is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 5 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Transtec SAS ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Transtec SAS was disclosed on October 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 Transtec SAS ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Transtec SAS 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 Technology organisation, Transtec SAS likely held source code, intellectual property, and customer data.

How can organisations protect against Orca attacks?

To defend against Orca 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.