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TUBEX Aluminium Tubes

Ransomware attack by Raworld · Disclosed April 2, 2024 · 🇦🇹 Austria

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Date Disclosed
Apr 2, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Raworld
84 total victims
Country
🇦🇹 Austria
Industry
Manufacturing

ThreatAI Analysis

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

About the Raworld group

RA Group, also known as RA World, first surfaced in April 2023, utilizing a custom variant of the Babuk ransomware. Raworld has listed 126 victims since April 2023.

Incident Analysis

TUBEX Aluminium Tubes was targeted by Raworld ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 84 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on April 2, 2024, when TUBEX Aluminium Tubes appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

TUBEX Aluminium Tubes is based in Austria , operating in the Manufacturing sector. Austria ranks #30 globally for ransomware attacks, with 111 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.

Raworld 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 8, 2026 00:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was TUBEX Aluminium Tubes attacked by ransomware?

Yes. TUBEX Aluminium Tubes was listed as a victim of the Raworld ransomware group on April 2, 2024. The organisation is based in Austria and operates in the Manufacturing sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked TUBEX Aluminium Tubes?

TUBEX Aluminium Tubes was attacked by Raworld ransomware. Raworld is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 84 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the TUBEX Aluminium Tubes ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on TUBEX Aluminium Tubes was disclosed on April 2, 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 TUBEX Aluminium Tubes ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from TUBEX Aluminium Tubes 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, TUBEX Aluminium Tubes likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Raworld attacks?

To defend against Raworld 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.