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Payload

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Total victims

51

This month

1

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How it operates

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.

Targeted sectors

Production%22
Retail & E-Commerce%14
Professional Services%12
Turizm%8
Other%44