Ransomware Group emperador Hits: Electrolux
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Electrolux — an organization based in SE — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group emperador. This data breach, discovered on 2026-09-19T15:50:53.665077+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Electrolux |
| Threat Group | emperador |
| Summary | Electrolux Group is a Swedish multinational home-appliance manufacturer, producing refrigerators, washing machines, ovens, dishwashers, vacuum cleaners, and other household appliances under several brands worldwide.
We were able to access your azure database, and export every piece of data which adds up to ~41GB. You will receive an email shortly containing the instructions you need to proceed. Electro_backup.7z is currently password locked, but if they do not pay the ransom, the password and the data WILL be leaked Time is ticking, Pay the ransom. If you are having issues receiving instructions, contact me at: [email protected] [Size: 12.7 GB | Sector: Manufacturing] |
| Date of Breach | 2026-09-19T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-09-19T15:50:53.665077+00:00 |
| Region | SE |
| Target Domain | electroluxgroup.com |
| Business Sector | Manufacturing |
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