Payload
Since Feb 17, 2026, Payload has listed 102 organizations on its leak site.
Listings per month
- Total listings
- 102
- First listing
- Feb 17, 2026
- Latest listing
- Nov 7, 2026
- MITRE ATT&CK techniques
- 11
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.
It posted 102 listings in the last 12 months; the busiest month was October 2026 (22 listings).
Most targeted country: Germany, with 23 listings (23% of the total).
Most targeted sector: Manufacturing, with 27 listings (26% of the total).
Targeted countries
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11 MITRE ATT&CK techniques across 5 stages are documented in the group's attacks.
- 1
Execution
Malicious code runs on the target system.
T1106Native API - 2
Discovery
Systems, accounts and data on the network are mapped.
T1057Process DiscoveryT1082System Information DiscoveryT1083File and Directory Discovery - 3
Impact
Systems are encrypted or services are stopped.
T1486Data Encrypted for ImpactT1489Service StopT1490Inhibit System Recovery - 4
Other techniques
T1027Obfuscated Files or InformationT1070.004File DeletionT1480Execution GuardrailsT1685Disable or Modify Tools
What does a ransomware group do?
Ransomware groups break into corporate networks, move data out and encrypt systems. If the ransom is not paid, they list the organization on a leak site and threaten to publish the data.
Which defenses matter most?
Priority defenses based on the documented techniques:
- Allow scripts and macros only for users who need them, and keep behavioral rules enabled in endpoint protection.
- Monitor accounts that run many queries in a short time and unusual network scans.
- Keep offline, immutable backups and test restores regularly.
What should you do if your organization is listed on a leak site?
- Record the listing and any published sample files; do not visit the leak site from the corporate network.
- Isolate affected systems and preserve logs without deleting them.
- Determine which data left the organization; if personal data is involved, review notification obligations with your legal team.
- Make any decision about the ransom demand together with legal, management and incident response.
- Do not bring systems back online before the attacker’s entry point is closed.
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