Reported by 3 outlets

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1. original reporting

   Panzer Ransomware Hits 16 Victims Across 11 Countries With Data Theft and Encryption

   gbhackers.com · 38d ago · September 5th, 2026

   Panzer ransomware has emerged as a new Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) operation, publishing 16 alleged victims across 11 countries while combining data theft with file encryption. Documented by CyberXtron, its dedicated leak site was first observed active on August 5, 2026, and its early victim list includes organizations in technology, manufacturing, government, agriculture, energy, education, and retail. […] The post New Panzer Ransomware Hits 16 Victims Across 11 Countries With Data Theft and Encryption appeared first on GBHackers Security | #1 Globally Trusted Cyber Security News Platform .

2. update from cyberpress.org

   Panzer Ransomware Targets 16 Organizations Across 11 Countries in Double-Extortion Attacks

   cyberpress.org · 38d ago · September 5th, 2026

   A newly identified ransomware operation known as Panzer has allegedly listed 16 victims across 11 countries, signaling the arrival of another ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) platform built to support affiliate-driven double-extortion campaigns. The group has since named organizations spanning technology, manufacturing, government, agriculture, energy, education, retail, and other commercial sectors. The alleged victim list includes organizations in Thailand, Italy, Indonesia, Serbia, Curaçao, South Korea, Spain, the Czech Republic, Germany, Nigeria, and Switzerland. Thailand accounts for three reported victims, while Italy, Indonesia, and Serbia each account for two. Technology organizations make up the largest identified sector, with four reported victims, followed by manufacturing with three. Panzer Ransomware Targets 16 Organizations Panzer’s early activity indicates opportunistic targeting rather than a campaign focused on a single country, vertical, or type of organization. The presence of alleged victims in government and defense, agriculture and food production, utilities, educational institutions, and commercial enterprises suggests that affiliates may be free to pursue a broad range of targets. Panzer Ransomware (Source: cyberxtron) The operation appears to follow the established double-extortion playbook. Attackers allegedly steal sensitive corporate information and

3. update from cyber.netsecops.io

   📰 New 'Panzer' RaaS Targets ESXi, Claims Victims in 11 Countries A new Ransomware-as-a-Service group, 'Panzer', has emerged, targeting indus

   cyber.netsecops.io · 33d ago · September 10th, 2026

   📰 New 'Panzer' RaaS Targets ESXi, Claims Victims in 11 Countries A new Ransomware-as-a-Service group, 'Panzer', has emerged, targeting indus

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