panzer

Panzer is a ransomware group operating a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) model, with tradecraft that includes cross-platform encryption capable of affecting Windows, Linux, VMware ESXi, and FreeBSD systems. Victims claimed total 22, spanning sectors such as Government & Defense, Technology, Manufacturing, Agriculture and Food Production, and Education, with the most affected countries being Indonesia, Germany, Thailand, Italy, and France. Recent reporting shows Panzer as an emerging cross-platform RaaS operator targeting a broad mix of sectors, rather than concentrating on a single vertical. For illustration, the 2026-09-08 report describes Panzer targeting Italian manufacturers and telecom firms, evidencing the pattern of industry-diverse targeting.

Sectors: Manufacturing, Technology, Professional Services · Countries: DE, FR, ID