Cyber Threat Intelligence
CTI Academy Sponsor CTI Academy
BB
Ransomware Victim Education

bbgc.gov.bd

Ransomware attack by Killsec · Disclosed October 4, 2024 · 🇧🇩 Bangladesh

bbgc.gov.bd

Date Disclosed
Oct 4, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Killsec
286 total victims
Country
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
Industry
Education

ThreatAI Analysis

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

About the Killsec group

KillSec originated as a hacktivist group aligned with the Anonymous movement before pivoting to ransomware operations in October 2023, officially launching a RaaS platform in June 2024 with an affiliate-friendly 88% revenue split, primarily targeting healthcare, financial services, and government sectors with over 250 documented victims as of late 2025. Killsec has listed 285 victims since February 2024.

Incident Analysis

bbgc.gov.bd was targeted by Killsec ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 286 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on October 4, 2024, when bbgc.gov.bd appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

bbgc.gov.bd is based in Bangladesh , operating in the Education sector. Bangladesh ranks #56 globally for ransomware attacks, with 23 victims in our database.

Sector context: Educational institutions often have under-resourced IT security teams and hold large amounts of student and faculty personal data, making them attractive targets for ransomware groups.

Killsec 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 19, 2026 02:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was bbgc.gov.bd attacked by ransomware?

Yes. bbgc.gov.bd was listed as a victim of the Killsec ransomware group on October 4, 2024. The organisation is based in Bangladesh and operates in the Education sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked bbgc.gov.bd?

bbgc.gov.bd was attacked by Killsec ransomware. Killsec is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 286 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the bbgc.gov.bd ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on bbgc.gov.bd was disclosed on October 4, 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 bbgc.gov.bd ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from bbgc.gov.bd 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 Education organisation, bbgc.gov.bd likely held student and faculty personal data and academic records.

How can organisations protect against Killsec attacks?

To defend against Killsec 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.