Ransomware Group emperador Hits: MPI LTDA
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, MPI LTDA — an organization based in BR — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group emperador. This data breach, discovered on 2026-10-15T08:51:31.393271+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | MPI LTDA |
| Threat Group | emperador |
| Summary | Colombian asphalt company. The company has been operating in the field of asphalt materials since 1974. It produces ordinary bitumen, asphalt with polymer additives and asphalt modified with rubber crumb. The archives contain several thousand documents with personnel and customer data. [Sector: Manufacturing] |
| Date of Breach | 2026-10-15T08:34:00+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-10-15T08:51:31.393271+00:00 |
| Region | BR |
| Business Sector | Other |
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