Skip to content
Cyber Threat
CTI Academy Sponsor CTI Academy
Ransomware victim Healthcare

Welldyne

Listed by Payoutsking on · organisation based in United States

welldyne.com

Disclosed
Jul 7, 2026
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Payoutsking
114 victims listed
Country
United States
#1 most targeted
Sector
Healthcare

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Payoutsking group

PayoutsKing is an active ransomware group observed through at least 2026 that has claimed attacks against a wide range of industries internationally — including Del Monte Foods and V. FRAAS — across the US, UK, Germany, and Ireland using standard double-extortion tactics. Payoutsking has listed 112 victims since April 2025.

Incident analysis

Welldyne was listed by Payoutsking ransomware, a group with 114 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on July 7, 2026.

Welldyne is based in United States and operates in the Healthcare sector. United States ranks #1 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 10,141 victims in this database.

Sector context. Healthcare organisations are high-value ransomware targets because patient data is extremely sensitive, regulatory penalties for breaches are severe, and operational downtime can threaten patient safety — all factors that increase ransom payment pressure.

Payoutsking 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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 Welldyne attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Welldyne was listed as a victim of the Payoutsking ransomware group on July 7, 2026. The organisation is based in United States and operates in the Healthcare sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Welldyne?

Welldyne was attacked by Payoutsking ransomware. Payoutsking is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 114 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Welldyne ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Welldyne was disclosed on July 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 Welldyne ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Welldyne 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 Healthcare organisation, Welldyne likely held patient records, medical data, and personally identifiable information (PII).

How can organisations protect against Payoutsking attacks?

To defend against Payoutsking 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.