G Theodor Freese

G Theodor Freese was compromised in a ransomware attack attributed to payload in May 2026. The organization, operating in the Manufacturing sector in Germany, 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.

GTF Freese is a family-owned company with over 110 years of experience, specializing in ship deck coverings, flooring technology, building protection, and coating systems. The company prides itself on its motto 'We make floors good,' ensuring high-quality products like TEFROTEX and TEFROKA are manufactured under strict quality control according to DIN ISO 9001 standards.