Disclosure context

About Meow

Meow is a relatively new ransomware group that emerged in November 2023, primarily motivated by financial gain through extortion activities targeting organizations across multiple sectors. The group has compromised at least 145 known victims in a short operational timeframe, demonstrating rapid scaling of their criminal enterprise. Based on their targeting patterns, Meow appears to focus heavily on English-speaking countries, with the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada representing their primary victim base, though they have also expanded operations to include targets in Italy and Colombia. The group shows a preference for attacking business services organizations, manufacturing companies, healthcare institutions, and agriculture and food production entities, suggesting they may employ broad-spectrum targeting rather than highly specialized sector focus. Their emergence in late 2023 and the significant victim count achieved in a relatively short period indicates either a sophisticated operation with experienced operators or potential links to existing ransomware ecosystems, though specific details about their attack methodology, initial access vectors, encryption techniques, or data exfiltration practices have not been extensively documented by major threat intelligence sources. Given the recent timeline of their emergence and limited public reporting from established security researchers, detailed technical analysis of their tools, tactics, and procedures remains sparse. The group appears to remain active as of current reporting, though comprehensive law enforcement actions or major disruption efforts have not been publicly documented. The group has been linked to 145 public disclosures across our corpus. First observed on a leak site on November 24, 2023; most recent post November 19, 2024. The operation is currently inactive.

Timeline of this disclosure

November 9, 2024Finger Beton Unternehmensgruppe listed by Meowon the group's public leak site

Data size: 350 GB

Sector and geography

This disclosure adds to ransomware activity in the Business Services sector, which has 2,640 disclosures indexed across all operators we track. Geographically, Finger Beton Unternehmensgruppe is reported in Germany, a country with 695 ransomware disclosures in our corpus.

How we know this. Darkfield monitors public ransomware leak sites continuously, archiving every new disclosure and the data later released against the victim. Each entry on this page is sourced from the operator's own publication and cross-checked against complementary OSINT feeds (RansomLook, ransomware.live, RansomWatch). We do not collect or host stolen data — only the metadata, timestamps and screenshots needed to make the public disclosure searchable and accountable. Records here are corrected when the original post is edited, retracted, or merged with another disclosure.

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Finger Beton Unternehmensgruppe

Claimed by Meow · listed 2 years ago

350 GB

Data size

18m

Age

since listed · data leaked

Status timeline

Listed
Nov 9, 2024
Data leaked

At a glance

Group: Meow
Status: Data leaked
Country: Germany
Sector: Business Services
Listed on leak site: Nov 9, 2024
Data size: 350 GB

What the group claims

Dear customers!We are thrilled to offer exclusive access to over 350 GB of confidential data from Finger Beton Unternehmensgruppe, a German company with a 170 year legacy specializing in precast concrete components for civil and industrial construction. Known for its quality and innovation, Finger Beton provides essential products like reinforced concrete pipes, shaft systems, and customized structural elements tailored to project specifications. With products manufactured to meet DIN EN 1916 and DIN V 1201 standards, the company ensures long lasting, reliable solutions, including sustainable rainwater management systems.With eight production facilities across Germany and approximately 300 skilled employees, Finger Beton combines advanced production technology with rigorous quality and safety standards. Serving both domestic and international markets, the company is a trusted partner for complex construction projects, focusing on efficiency, flexibility, and eco friendly practices.This comprehensive data pack includes:Employee data personal identification, passports, birth certificates, disability certifications, insurance Client information contact details, project agreements Contracts and commercial agreements Financial documents invoices, orders, credit notes, bank statements, insurance notifications Corporate and HR documents tax audit reports, credit reports, internal correspondence Legal and government documents compliance notifications, audit letters Personal and medical records IDs, health records, pension documentation And much more These records provide a unique, in depth view into Finger Betons operations, valuable for professionals in construction, finance, business analysis, and related sectors.To access this exclusive 350 GB data pack, click the Buy button and provide your contact details for registration. Our team will ensure a secure and confidential transaction.Dont miss the opport

Sources

Victim sitefinger-beton.de
Leak posthttp://meow6xanhzfci2gbkn3lmbqq7xjjufskkdfocqdngt3ltvzgqpsg5mid.onion/product/125

Source

Indexed 2 years ago

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