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 14, 2024Zyloware listed by Meowon the group's public leak site

Data size: 118 GB

Sector and geography

This disclosure adds to ransomware activity in the Not Found sector, which has 4,859 disclosures indexed across all operators we track. Geographically, Zyloware is reported in United States, a country with 7,392 ransomware disclosures in our corpus.

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Zyloware

Claimed by Meow · listed 2 years ago

118 GB

Data size

18m

Age

since listed · data leaked

Status timeline

Listed
Nov 14, 2024
Data leaked

At a glance

Group: Meow
Status: Data leaked
Country: United States
Sector: Not Found
Listed on leak site: Nov 14, 2024
Data size: 118 GB

What the group claims

Dear customers!We are excited to offer exclusive access to over 118 GB of confidential data from Zyloware, a family owned eyewear company with a rich history of innovation in the eyewear industry since 1923. Known for introducing groundbreaking designs like the first nylon frame Invincible, 1963 and the first American designer eyewear brand license with Gloria Vanderbilt in 1976, Zyloware continues to lead with a diverse portfolio of brands, including Stetson, Sophia Loren, and Shaquille ONeal Eyewear.Key Offerings: Innovative Eyewear: Frames and styles tailored to various customer preferences. Supportive Resources: Social media guides, merchandising materials, training guides, and inclusive sizing tools. Commitment to Quality and Fit: A focus on helping customers find the perfect frame to match their needs. Zylowares legacy of blending heritage craftsmanship with modern innovation has solidified its position as a trusted name in the global eyewear market.This comprehensive data pack includes: Employee Data: Personal details, passport and drivers license scans. Client Information: Contact details, contracts, and agreements. Contracts and Agreements: Insurance policies, business contracts, and licensing agreements. Financial Documents: Invoices, bank account details, credit reports, royalty and sales reports, tax declarations, and account statements. Licenses and Summaries: Business licenses and tax summaries. Personal Data: Dates of birth, identification documents. Medical Information: Health insurance details, medical service records. And much more.This data pack offers deep insights into Zylowares operations, making it invaluable for professionals in eyewear manufacturing, retail, business analysis, and related sectors.To access this exclusive 118 GB data pack, click the Buy button and provide your contact details for registration. Our team will guide you through a secure and confidential tr

Sources

Leak posthttp://meow6xanhzfci2gbkn3lmbqq7xjjufskkdfocqdngt3ltvzgqpsg5mid.onion/product/134

Source

Indexed 2 years ago

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