THREAT ACTOR
FAUST_
UnknownFAUST is a ransomware operator tracked through its public data-leak infrastructure. The group operates under the double-extortion model that defines the modern ransomware ecosystem: file encryption combined with the threat of stolen-data publication on a public leak site. It continues to post fresh victim claims as part of an ongoing extortion campaign.
For Ransomnews editorial coverage of FAUST, including incident write-ups, attribution notes and additional context, see the Threat Groups archive or run a site search.
CONFIRMED ATTACKS
Faust confirmed attacks: 2 verified incidents
Ransomnews has verified 2 Faust incidents against named organisations, each corroborated by a public source such as a breach notification, regulatory filing or press report. The confirmed record runs from February 2023 to October 2023. United States accounts for 1 of them (50%), with victims recorded in 2 countries in total. The most affected sector is technology, at 1 confirmed victim.
Confirmed victims by year
Most affected sectors
Most affected countries
Verified Faust incidents
| Date | Organisation | Sector | Location | Records | Ransom paid | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2023 | New ProImage America, Inc. | Technology | New Jersey, United States | — | Unknown | Source |
| February 2023 | Porsche South Africa | Retail | Johannesburg, South Africa | — | Unknown | Source |
Claimed vs confirmed. The figures above the fold on this page come from Faust's own leak-site postings and reflect what the operation claims. The table here is a separate evidence class: incidents Ransomnews verified against a public source. Confirmed counts are lower than claimed counts by design: most victims never disclose, and some leak-site listings are recycled, exaggerated or fabricated. Records and ransom figures are shown only where a named source disclosed them. See the full ransomware statistics or the Ransomtracker dataset.