Argonauts Group
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Description
Argonauts Group is a data extortion operation that surfaced around September–October 2024, primarily targeting organizations in Italy, as well as entities in Taiwan, Japan, Canada, and the U.S. It does not appear to use conventional file-encryption ransomware methods—instead, it steals data and operates a dedicated data leak site (DLS) to pressure victims into paying. Victims span sectors like technology, manufacturing, transportation/logistics, and healthcare. The group has claimed to steal substantial volumes of sensitive information—e.g., 200 GB from Ivy Life Sciences (Taiwan) and 140 GB from Japan’s Zacros—and publicly disclosed some samples on its leak site. Although some references imply prior activity back to October 2021, these appear to be less reliable and not substantiated by authoritative intel. As of now, there is no clear evidence of traditional ransomware encryption, ransom notes, or RaaS infrastructure.
External Analysis2
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| https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-security-hub/ransomware-tracker/argonauts-group |
| https://www.cyjax.com/resources/blog/new-argonauts-extortion-group-emerges/ |
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| http://jbmk7h6xlkedn2gg5yi76zca6y3jgdlp5wchlsrd7735tlnrmmvqe5ad.onion/ | Down |
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| http://4xi5jklauqmjfkwxhs2a6q2d26v2465zfnccacqpz75exv2kzu5aeiad.onion:18080/chat/startchat | Down |
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Activity (interactive) 18
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| avisinterac.it | avisinterac.it Il 13 aprile 1986, per iniziativa dell’Avis comunale di Torino, l’assemblea regionale del Piemonte istituisce l’Avis Intercomunale Arnaldo Colombo a cui viene affidato il compito di gestire le Unità di raccolta fisse e mobili costituite per consentire ancora all’Avis di concorrere all’espletamento del servizio trasfusionale che la legge 107 affida solo alle pubbliche unità… |
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| AIAD.IT | aiad.it AIAD is the Federation, member of Confindustria, that represents the Italian Companies for Aerospace, Defence and Security. It includes almost all the national enterprises that operate with advanced technology in the design, production, research and services activities for the civil and military aerospace, military navy and army sectors along with all the related electronic systems, equipment, cyber… |
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| 弘潔科技股份有限公司 | www.hungjie.com.tw New generation semiconductor parts cleaning and spraying technology, with innovative technology development and assisting customers in providing the best solutionsWith integrated advanced precision processing, surface treatment and enhanced cleaning technology ALL DATA SIZE: 400GB+ File Download: |
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| contactsrl.eu | contactsrl.eu Production Group has concentrated its business in recent years mainly in the production of aerodynamic heads,external and roof fairings, collection systems, toilet modules, interior compartment/cabin furnishings, electrical panels. ALL DATA SIZE: 100GB+ |
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| Protected: ACM_IT | There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. |
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| NUUO | NUUO Inc. – Trusted Video Management | NUUO Inc. HeadquartersNo. 403, Zhongzheng Road, Miaoli City, Miaoli County 360, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Taipei Office18F.-2, No. 16, Jian 8th Rd, Zhonghe District, New Taipei City, 235603 , Taiwan (R.O.C.) 15179 Sierra Bonita Ln., Chino, CA 91710Office Phone: +1-714-990-1688US Tech Support: +1-877-241-7035 ALL DATA SIZE: 300GB+ __________________________________________________________ Download link: |
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| ivylifesciences.com | Due to the company’s refusal to pay the ransom,We continue to sell ALL DATA SIZE: 200GB+ |
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| Protected: BOCCHI S.r.l. | There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. |
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| Protected: 弘潔科技股份有限公司 | There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. |
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| Protected: contactsrl.eu | There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. |
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| zacros.co.jp藤森工業株式会社 | ALL DATA SIZE: 140GB [news:00.pdf] Due to the company’s refusal to pay the ransom,We continue to sell |
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| Protected: AIAD.IT | There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. |
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| Protected: crollatelecom.it | There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. |
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| Protected: fitcisl | There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. |
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| Protected: NUUO | There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. |
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