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Ransomware victim Transportation

Venture Logistics

Listed by Helix on

Disclosed
Aug 7, 2026
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Helix
17 victims listed
Country
Unknown
Sector
Transportation

ThreatAI analysis

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

On 7 August 2026, security firm Helix listed transportation company Venture Logistics on its dark web leak site, revealing information about it.

About the Helix group

Helix has listed 8 victims since August 2026.

Incident analysis

Venture Logistics was listed by Helix ransomware, a group with 17 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on August 7, 2026.

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.

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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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

Source. Public leak-site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. The disclosure date is when the listing was published, which can differ from the date of compromise. This site does not publish or link to stolen data. Last updated .

Frequently asked questions

Was Venture Logistics attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Venture Logistics was listed as a victim of the Helix ransomware group on August 7, 2026 and operates in the Transportation sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Venture Logistics?

Venture Logistics was attacked by Helix ransomware. Helix is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 17 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Venture Logistics ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Venture Logistics was disclosed on August 7, 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 Venture Logistics ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Venture Logistics 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 Transportation organisation, Venture Logistics likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Helix attacks?

To defend against Helix 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.