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Ransomware victim

asiawba

Listed by Tridentlocker on · organisation based in South Korea

asiawba.com

Disclosed
Nov 29, 2025
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Tridentlocker
18 victims listed
Country
South Korea
#21 most targeted
Sector
Not recorded

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Tridentlocker group

TridentLocker is a newly emerged ransomware group (surfaced mid-2025) targeting organizations managing high volumes of regulated or third-party data — including government services, telecom, and engineering firms — across the US, Canada, UK, and Asia using double-extortion tactics. Tridentlocker has listed 17 victims since October 2025.

Incident analysis

asiawba was listed by Tridentlocker ransomware, a group with 18 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on November 29, 2025.

asiawba is based in South Korea. South Korea ranks #21 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 149 victims in this database.

Tridentlocker typically follows a double extortion model: data is exfiltrated from the victim's systems before files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished. The leak site, where this listing appeared, is the lever for the second demand.

Frequently asked questions

Was asiawba attacked by ransomware?

Yes. asiawba was listed as a victim of the Tridentlocker ransomware group on November 29, 2025. The organisation is based in South Korea. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked asiawba?

asiawba was attacked by Tridentlocker ransomware. Tridentlocker is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 18 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the asiawba ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on asiawba was disclosed on November 29, 2025. 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 asiawba ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from asiawba 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. Sensitive business data was likely targeted.

How can organisations protect against Tridentlocker attacks?

To defend against Tridentlocker 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.