Q2 Artificial Lift Services

Q2 Artificial Lift Services was compromised in a ransomware attack attributed to payload in March 2026. The organization, operating in the Manufacturing sector in Canada, was added to the group's data leak site as part of an extortion campaign.

payload operates as a financially motivated ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation, exfiltrating sensitive data and threatening public disclosure to pressure victims into paying ransom demands.

Q2 Artificial Lift Services is a leading company specializing in the sales, service, engineering, and manufacturing of down hole rod pumps. With a state-of-the-art facility in Red Deer, Alberta, and over 40 service locations across Canada and the USA, they provide innovative solutions and technical support. Their product range includes various types of rod pumps, production tools, and specialty accessories. Q2 aims to maximize productivity and enhance the operational lifespan of their clients' pumping systems.