Sourced from leak-site trackers — reflects the group's claim of a victim, not a confirmed breach.
Meow is a financially motivated extortion operation first seen in 2022 using a strain derived from leaked Conti code; after a 2023 free decryptor it abandoned encryption for data-theft extortion, running a 'Meow Leaks' marketplace, before activity tapered off through 2025.
Meow ransomware was first identified in August 2022 and initially built on Conti's leaked ransomware source code. After a disruptive free decryptor became available in March 2023, the operation abandoned encryption and pivoted to data-only extortion, evolving into a data-marketplace model branded 'Meow Leaks' / 'Market Meow Leaks' where stolen data is listed and sold, reportedly with e-commerce-style interfaces and dynamic pricing.
Activity peaked in 2024, when trackers recorded 80+ claimed attacks and dozens of victims posted to its leak site in a single quarter, spanning healthcare, financial services and manufacturing. Attribution is complicated by name collisions with unrelated 'Meow' database-wiping incidents, a point vendors such as Bitdefender have flagged.
By late 2025 reporting indicated Meow's activity and operational tempo had tapered off, raising questions about its trajectory. Its MENA-relevant claims include Oman and the UAE. All such listings are extortion claims and should be treated as unverified unless corroborated by a reputable source or the victim organization.
Leak-site postings via ransomware.live — claimed by the group, not confirmed breaches. Metadata only. MENA Ransomware Watch →
| Date | Victim | Country | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-05 | KLA | US | Technology |
| 2024-11-19 | San Francisco Ballet | US | Other |
| 2024-11-14 | Zyloware | US | Retail & E-Commerce |
| 2024-11-14 | OMara Ag Equipment | CA | Agriculture and Food Production |
| 2024-11-14 | Karl Malone Toyota | US | Professional Services |
| 2024-11-14 | J.S.T. Espana | ES | Manufacturing |
| 2024-11-14 | Cottles Asphalt Maintenance Inc | US | Professional Services |
| 2024-11-14 | DieTech North America | US | Manufacturing |
| 2024-11-14 | Pine Belt Cars | US | Professional Services |
| 2024-11-09 | Karman Inc | US | Manufacturing |
| 2024-11-09 | Finger Beton Unternehmensgruppe | DE | Professional Services |
| 2024-11-07 | Lexco | CL | Financial Services |