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Woodlore International Inc.

Listed by Metaencryptor on · organisation based in Canada

www.woodlore.ca

Disclosed
Aug 23, 2026
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Metaencryptor
55 victims listed
Country
Canada
#4 most targeted
Sector
Other

ThreatAI analysis

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

On 23 August 2026, Metaencryptor listed Woodlore International Inc., a manufacturer specializing in laminate casegoods production for furniture, on its dark web leak site.

About Woodlore International Inc.

Woodlore is manufacturer specializes in laminate casegood production for furniture. Revenue $ 30 M

Source record: ransomware.live

About the Metaencryptor group

MetaEncryptor is a ransomware group first observed in mid-2023, targeting medium-to-large enterprises in legal, technology, logistics, manufacturing, and finance sectors primarily in the UK, Europe, and Southeast Asia, using AES-256/RSA-2048 encryption and double extortion. Metaencryptor has listed 55 victims since August 2023.

Incident analysis

Woodlore International Inc. was listed by Metaencryptor ransomware, a group with 55 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on August 23, 2026.

Woodlore International Inc. is based in Canada and operates in the Other sector. Canada ranks #4 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 982 victims in this database.

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.

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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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

Frequently asked questions

Was Woodlore International Inc. attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Woodlore International Inc. was listed as a victim of the Metaencryptor ransomware group on August 23, 2026. The organisation is based in Canada and operates in the Other sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Woodlore International Inc.?

Woodlore International Inc. was attacked by Metaencryptor ransomware. Metaencryptor is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 55 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Woodlore International Inc. ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Woodlore International Inc. was disclosed on August 23, 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 Woodlore International Inc. ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Woodlore International Inc. 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 Other organisation, Woodlore International Inc. likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Metaencryptor attacks?

To defend against Metaencryptor 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.