Fratelli Veroni

Profile narrative

Fratelli Veroni, also known as Veroni, is an Italian producer of cured meats. The company's headquarters is located in Italy. Its core product portfolio includes various types of cured meats such as salami, prosciutto, and other traditional Italian charcuterie. The firm serves domestic markets in Italy and also exports products to international destinations, including the United Kingdom. Export activities are evidenced by documentation related to UK operations that was referenced in a recent security incident. The organisation focuses on traditional processing methods and quality ingredients typical of the Italian charcuterie sector.

Fratelli Veroni is positioned within the Italian food sector as a specialist producer of cured meats, emphasizing regional recipes and artisanal techniques. The company manages product ingredient lists and other internal records, indicating its involvement in traceability and regulatory compliance. In November 2022, the firm was targeted by the Royal ransomware group, which exfiltrated and encrypted internal data before leaking approximately 100 megabytes of sensitive information. The leaked data comprised employee identification documents, passports, financial records, contracts, product ingredient lists, and export documentation related to UK operations. Royal, a private ransomware operation active since early 2022, used double extortion tactics, demanding a ransom reportedly between 250,000 and 2,000,000 US dollars to prevent further publication. This attack followed a pattern of similar ransomware incidents affecting other Italian food‑sector companies, such as those attributed to the LockBit group.

Incidents

1 incident linked to this organisation.