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Aberdeen

Ransomware attack by Eldorado · Disclosed November 18, 2024 · 🇺🇸 United States

aberdeenwa.gov

Date Disclosed
Nov 18, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Eldorado
112 total victims
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Industry
Financial Services

ThreatAI Analysis

Compiled from this incident record and the threat intelligence profile for Eldorado. Figures and technique mappings are quoted from the source data, not inferred.

About the Eldorado group

In September The El Dorado ransomware group have been rebrand as BlackLock Eldorado has listed 112 victims since October 2023.

Incident Analysis

Aberdeen was targeted by Eldorado ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 112 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on November 18, 2024, when Aberdeen appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Aberdeen is based in United States , operating in the Financial Services sector. United States ranks #1 globally for ransomware attacks, with 9,532 victims in our database.

Sector context: Financial sector organisations are targeted for their access to funds, sensitive financial data, and the reputational damage a public breach can cause. Regulatory requirements also increase recovery costs.

Eldorado typically employs a double extortion model: first exfiltrating sensitive data from the victim's systems, then deploying ransomware to encrypt files. Victims face two simultaneous threats — paying to restore access and paying to prevent publication of stolen data. The group's leak site publishes victim names and exfiltrated data as leverage.

Data source: This incident record is sourced from public ransomware group leak site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. Disclosure date reflects when the victim was published on the leak site, which may differ from the initial date of compromise. This platform does not publish or link to stolen data. Last data update: Sep 18, 2026 22:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Aberdeen attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Aberdeen was listed as a victim of the Eldorado ransomware group on November 18, 2024. The organisation is based in United States and operates in the Financial Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Aberdeen?

Aberdeen was attacked by Eldorado ransomware. Eldorado is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 112 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Aberdeen ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Aberdeen was disclosed on November 18, 2024. This date reflects when the victim was published on the threat group's leak site, which may differ from the actual date of initial compromise.

What data was stolen in the Aberdeen ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Aberdeen has not been independently verified by this platform. Ransomware groups typically exfiltrate data before encrypting systems and use the threat of publication to pressure victims. As a Financial Services organisation, Aberdeen likely held financial records, client data, and transaction histories.

How can organisations protect against Eldorado attacks?

To defend against Eldorado and similar threat actors, organisations should: maintain regular offline backups tested for restoration; implement network segmentation to limit lateral movement; deploy multi-factor authentication on all remote access; use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools; conduct regular phishing and security awareness training; and monitor threat intelligence feeds for indicators of compromise (IOCs) associated with active groups.