The Tahkout Group, a large Algerian conglomerate spanning automotive, transport, real estate and industrial sectors, was targeted in a ransomware claim attributed to the threat actor tengu. The attackers purportedly gained access, threatened to release stolen data unless demands were met, and said they had disrupted operations in Algeria #Algeria
Incident Details
- Victim: Tahkout Group
- Sector: Manufacturing
- Country: DZ
- Actor: tengu
- Source: http://longcc4fqrfcqt5lzceutylaxir6h66fp6df3oin6mvwvz6pfdbxc6qd.onion/blog/bea2786db52dfebfa78db93284fb6ce438ffccbf69d182abed0147505046c5bf/
- Discovered: 2026-01-28 20:49:09.423105
- Published: 2026-01-28 20:48:49.898530
Information
- Tahkout Group was targeted in a ransomware incident attributed to the Tengu actor.
- A large Algerian group of companies, often described as a business alliance.
- Founded and run by Mahieddine Tahkout, a prominent Algerian businessman.
- Operates in automotive, transport, real estate, and industrial sectors.
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "tengu". 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.