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payload

Known ransomware group ACTIVE
Currently active

Payload is a ransomware group that emerged in early 2026, using Babuk-derived source code targeting both Windows and ESXi systems with cross-platform double-extortion attacks against healthcare, energy, real estate, and agriculture sectors, claiming 12 victims across seven countries within hours of launching its leak site.

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Total Claims

1

Critical

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Records Claimed

11

Industries Hit

Active span: Apr 16, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026 · 14 organizations targeted

Currently active
Activity 4.9 Severity 3.0 Sectors 8.3 Tooling 2.2

Actor Threat Profile

Activity Timeline

Peak: Apr 2026 (7)
Apr 2026
LessMore
Nov 2026

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Top Targeted Industries

Education 3
Manufacturing 2
Transportation 1
Government & Defense 1
Retail & E-Commerce 1
Healthcare 1

Tradecraft & Infrastructure

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Documented tools

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MITRE tactics / techniques

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Known leak sites

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Claims by payload

Low

Ransomware Claim: Otto Stops

Otto Stops
payload
Ransomware Transportation
Nov 7, 2026
Low

Ransomware Claim: Kraft Lernen

Kraft Lernen
payload
Ransomware Education
Nov 1, 2026
Low

Ransomware Claim: SALEG (Sachsen-Anhaltische Landesentwicklungsgesellschaft mbH)

SALEG (Sachsen-Anhaltische Landesentwicklungsgesellschaft mbH)
payload
Ransomware Government & Defense
Nov 1, 2026
Low

Ransomware Claim: Marbre Design

Marbre Design
payload
Ransomware Manufacturing
Oct 29, 2026
Low

Ransomware Claim: Boullard Musique

Boullard Musique
payload
Ransomware Retail & E-Commerce
Oct 9, 2026
Critical

Ransomware Claim: Internal Medicine and Pediatrics of Cullman

Internal Medicine and Pediatrics of Cullman
payload
Ransomware Healthcare
May 21, 2026
Low

Ransomware Claim: Gorey Community School

Gorey Community School
payload
Ransomware Education
May 14, 2026
Low

Ransomware Claim: Rural Municipality of Gimli

Rural Municipality of Gimli
payload
Ransomware Public Sector
Apr 27, 2026
Low

Ransomware Claim: Peroni Sosa Tellechea Burt & Narvaja

Peroni Sosa Tellechea Burt & Narvaja
payload
Ransomware Business Services
Apr 24, 2026
Low

Ransomware Claim: Franziskusschule Wilhelmshaven

Franziskusschule Wilhelmshaven
payload
Ransomware Education
Apr 17, 2026
Low

Ransomware Claim: Marino Food Products Pvt

Marino Food Products Pvt
payload
Ransomware Agriculture and Food Production
Apr 17, 2026
Low

Ransomware Claim: orientalweavers.com

orientalweavers.com
payload
Ransomware Manufacturing
Apr 17, 2026
Low

Ransomware Claim: Sunlight Express Airways

Sunlight Express Airways
payload
Ransomware Transportation/Logistics
Apr 17, 2026
Low

Ransomware Claim: TFE Group

TFE Group
payload
Ransomware Consumer Services
Apr 17, 2026

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