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UOM University

Ransomware attack by Coinbasecartel Β· Disclosed April 15, 2026 Β· πŸ‡²πŸ‡Ή Malta

www.uom.gr

Date Disclosed
Apr 15, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Coinbasecartel
184 total victims
Country
πŸ‡²πŸ‡Ή Malta
Industry
Education

Incident Analysis

UOM University was targeted by Coinbasecartel ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 184 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on April 15, 2026, when UOM University appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

UOM University is based in Malta , operating in the Education sector. Malta ranks #80 globally for ransomware attacks, with 10 victims in our database.

Sector context: Educational institutions often have under-resourced IT security teams and hold large amounts of student and faculty personal data, making them attractive targets for ransomware groups.

Coinbasecartel 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 1, 2026 04:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was UOM University attacked by ransomware?

Yes. UOM University was listed as a victim of the Coinbasecartel ransomware group on April 15, 2026. The organisation is based in Malta and operates in the Education sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked UOM University?

UOM University was attacked by Coinbasecartel ransomware. Coinbasecartel is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 184 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the UOM University ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on UOM University was disclosed on April 15, 2026. 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 UOM University ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from UOM University 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 Education organisation, UOM University likely held student and faculty personal data and academic records.

How can organisations protect against Coinbasecartel attacks?

To defend against Coinbasecartel 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.