Ponte16 Hotel & Casino

Ponte16 Hotel & Casino was compromised in a ransomware attack attributed to killsec3 in October 2025. The organization, operating in an undisclosed sector in Unknown, was added to the group's data leak site as part of an extortion campaign.

killsec3 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.

Ponte 16 is an integrated casino-entertainment resort located in the historic Inner Harbour of Macau, on the picturesque waterfront. It includes a five-star French hotel, Sofitel Macau at Ponte 16, and offers a variety of dining and entertainment experiences. The casino at Ponte 16 is a land-based facility with an estimated area of 270,000 square feet (25,000 square meters), featuring a selection of gaming machines, gaming tables, and other forms of amusement. The hotel itself is a 20-story building with 408 rooms, as well as amenities such as restaurants, bars, swimming pools, a gym, wellness center, and a business center with a multi-function conference room. Ponte 16 is built on both sides of the iconic Pier No. 16 clock tower, drawing inspiration from Macau’s unique East-West cultural pluralism. Its architecture combines stunning European/Portuguese styles with traditional Chinese elements to create an authentic and striking experience.