SafePay Strikes Hard: DIV Group in Croatia Under Siege

Ransomware

Summary

On July 16, 2025, the ransomware group SafePay publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting
DIV Group (divgroup.eu), a Croatian company specializing in various industrial sectors.
According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.


Incident Report

FieldDetails
TargetDIV Group
Domaindivgroup.eu
CountryCroatia
Attacking GroupSafePay
Date ReportedJuly 16, 2025
Threat Actor Statement“The full leak will be published soon, unless a company representative contacts us via the channels provided.”

About DIV Group

DIV Group is a leading industrial company in Croatia, known for its extensive work in sectors ranging from shipbuilding to heavy machinery. The company plays a significant role in the regional economy.

About SafePay

SafePay is a notorious ransomware group involved in numerous high-profile cyberattacks. Their modus operandi includes encrypting victim data and demanding payment for decryption keys, often threatening to release sensitive data if demands are not met.

Proactive Response

To mitigate the risk of such cyber threats, it is crucial to engage in proactive measures like darkweb monitoring. This involves scanning for potential data leaks and emerging threats on the dark web. We recommend using our email breach checker at MSP DarkIntel to monitor your company’s digital footprint and ensure timely responses to potential breaches.

Recommendations

  • Monitor your domains and email addresses for exposure using reputable threat intelligence tools.
  • Conduct a full compromise assessment and incident response drill internally.
  • Verify backups and ensure they are offline and ransomware-resistant.
  • Educate staff on phishing, social engineering, and lateral movement techniques used by groups like Qilin.
  • Engage with cyber forensics and legal counsel before initiating contact with threat actors.

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Disclaimer

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All breach data reported here is sourced from publicly available threat intelligence feeds for awareness and early-warning purposes only.
Our goal is to inform organizations of emerging threats so they can take timely defensive action.

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