Ransom! merlo.de (APR-2026)

Ransom! merlo.de (APR-2026)
LockBit5 has claimed a ransomware incident against merlo.de, threatening data exfiltration and ransom demands tied to Merlo Teleskoplader products and related services. The message casts Merlo Teleskoplader as a professional asset for professionals, using the ‘von Profis für Profis’ framing and promising specialized support for every deployment #Germany

Incident Details

  • Victim: merlo.de
  • Sector: Not Found
  • Country: DE
  • Actor: lockbit5
  • Source: http://lockbitapt67g6rwzjbcxnww5efpg4qok6vpfeth7wx3okj52ks4wtad.onion/post/4b7edcbde0f820b818d0f6731345ef62
  • Discovered: 2026-04-26 09:54:38.517363
  • Published: 2026-04-24 14:21:00.000000

Information

  • Merlo telehandlers — designed by professionals for professionals
  • Suitable for every application
  • Includes service and support offerings

Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "lockbit5". I cannot confirm the accuracy of the information. However, I would be happy to share any official statement from the affected organization to provide clarification.

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