# Statista GmbH data breach via direwolf ransomware

Published: 2026-08-10 · Severity: elevated · Sectors: technology, media
Canonical: https://vorant.io/reports/e29c94aa-637e-5864-8dc9-c2a4d5ffee68/statista-gmbh-data-breach-via-direwolf-ransomware

> Direwolf ransomware operators claim breach of Statista GmbH affecting 41 employees and over 36,000 user accounts.

Ransomware.live, a tracking platform that indexes publicly disclosed ransomware victim claims, has published an entry attributing a data breach of Statista GmbH to the direwolf ransomware operation. The breach reportedly compromised 41 employee accounts and 36,624 user accounts within the organization. Additionally, 8 third-party employee credentials were exposed, and the attackers identified 111 external attack surface elements including DNS records associated with the victim's infrastructure.

The disclosure indicates a classic ransomware attack pattern where threat actors gain initial access, enumerate the organization's digital footprint, and exfiltrate credentials and user data before deploying encryption. The specific attack vector and timeline are not detailed in the public claim. Statista GmbH, a data analytics and market research platform, represents a high-value target due to the sensitivity of research data and customer information it holds. Organizations should treat employee credential exposure as immediate risk for lateral movement and persistence.

## Mentioned in this report

- Threat actors: Dire Wolf
- Malware: Direwolf

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Source reporting: https://www.ransomware.live/id/U3RhdGlzdGEgR21iSEBkaXJld29sZg==

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