Ransomware group emperador hits Afflelou
Afflelou — a retail & e-commerce target operating in FR has been listed by the emperador ransomware group on 2026-10-26. The information below reflects what the threat actor has publicly claimed on their leak site; the details have not been independently verified.
Incident Report
| Target Organization | Afflelou |
|---|---|
| Threat Group | emperador |
| Summary | Afflelou, a retail & e-commerce organization in France, was listed by the emperador ransomware group on its leak site on 2026-10-26. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-10-26 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-10-26 |
| Region | FR |
| Target Domain | — |
| Business Sector | Retail & E-Commerce |
| Severity | MEDIUM |
Claim by emperador
Alain Afflelou is a leading European franchisor of optical and hearing aid products, founded in France in 1972. The company operates a robust network of over 1,500 stores across 20 countries, driven by aggressive marketing innovations like its famous "Tchin-Tchin" multi-pair offer. Key Figures • Network Revenue: €1.13 billion (TTC) for the fiscal year ending July 2025 • Corporate Revenue: €447.3 million (excl. taxes), generated from corporate stores and franchise fees. • Core Segments: Eyewear and audioprosthetics. [Sector: Retail]
Posted by the emperador threat actor on its public leak site. This is the group's own statement and has not been independently verified by HackerFeeds.
Sources
Leak post (onion / Tor)
http://emprdr4p7iwlhpky33tswt3k2qdeljyjcdpoysabudmmrz4z32laexad.onion/post/afflelou/
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