A ransomware claim targets Alcoholes Finos Dominicanos, S.A. (AFD), a Dominican producer of food-grade alcohol and rum-related spirits, attributed to the payload threat actor. AFD uses sugarcane juice as its main raw material and emphasizes quality and sustainability in its industrial distillation processes, with the incident reportedly impacting its operations in the Dominican Republic #DominicanRepublic
Incident Details
- Victim: Alcoholes Finos Dominicanos
- Sector: Agriculture and Food Production
- Country: DO
- Actor: payload
- Source: http://payloadrz5yw227brtbvdqpnlhq3rdcdekdnn3rgucbcdeawq2v6vuyd.onion/posts/8df99e1b-c079-4a65-bd97-e29623897727
- Discovered: 2026-03-14 20:39:05.023161
- Published: 2026-03-14 20:38:49.280068
Information
- Actor: payload
- Produces food-grade alcohol and rum-related spirits using sugarcane juice as the main raw material
- Focuses on alcohol production for human consumption
- Utilizes industrial distillation processes
- Maintains quality and sustainability programs
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "payload". 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.