blacknevas ransomware actors claimed to have targeted OTEGROUP, a major Omani business group in Oman with operations across multiple Gulf countries, naming the victim as OTE Group (GR). The group is associated with an extensive automotive, electronics, appliances, and industrial polymer-color-concentrates portfolio, and the claim indicates impact in #Oman
Incident Details
- Victim: OTEGROUP
- Sector: Other
- Country: GR
- Actor: blacknevas
- Source: http://ctyfftrjgtwdjzlgqh4avbd35sqrs6tde4oyam2ufbjch6oqpqtkdtid.onion/f8830413-b940-4d3e-899c-7deb7cc7816e
- Discovered: 2026-08-07T17:24:13.860998+00:00
- Published: 2026-08-01T21:28:37+00:00
Information
- Founded in 1991, OTE Group is part of Saad Bahwan Holding and has grown into one of Oman’s leading business groups.
- The company operates across more than 15 industries and over 30 companies throughout the Gulf region.
- It expanded from a single franchise into a diversified enterprise active in 14 industries across Oman, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Algeria.
- The group has more than 200 customer touchpoints, with continued expansion underway.
- Its core businesses include automotive distribution, electronics and home appliances, and polymer color concentrates for the plastics industry.
- Automotive interests include exclusive distribution of brands such as Cadillac, Chevrolet, Hyundai, Isuzu, Subaru, and GWM.
- Historical operations have also covered auto parts, lubricants, tires, batteries, vehicle leasing, and vocational training.
- The company attributes its growth to collaboration, cross-cultural understanding, and talent development.
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "blacknevas". 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.