AUGUSTEA.COM

AUGUSTEA.COM was compromised in a ransomware attack attributed to clop in February 2026. The organization, operating in an undisclosed sector in Italy, was added to the group's data leak site as part of an extortion campaign.

clop 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.

[AI generated] Augustea is a renowned global company involved in marine services like bulk shipping, oceanic towing, and salvage operations for over six decades. Based in Italy, they are known for their expertise in the maritime industry. The family-owned enterprise, Augustea, also manages maritime innovations, designing eco-friendly vessels to protect marine life.