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briatek.com.ng

Ransomware attack by Killsec · Disclosed November 28, 2024 · 🇳🇬 Nigeria

briatek.com.ng

Date Disclosed
Nov 28, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Killsec
285 total victims
Country
🇳🇬 Nigeria
Industry
Technology

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 284 victims since February 2024.

Incident Analysis

briatek.com.ng was targeted by Killsec ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 285 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on November 28, 2024, when briatek.com.ng appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

briatek.com.ng is based in Nigeria , operating in the Technology sector. Nigeria ranks #59 globally for ransomware attacks, with 21 victims in our database.

Sector context: Technology companies hold intellectual property, customer data, and source code — all highly valuable assets. A successful ransomware attack can also put downstream customers at risk through supply chain exposure.

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 5, 2026 16:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was briatek.com.ng attacked by ransomware?

Yes. briatek.com.ng was listed as a victim of the Killsec ransomware group on November 28, 2024. The organisation is based in Nigeria and operates in the Technology sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked briatek.com.ng?

briatek.com.ng was attacked by Killsec ransomware. Killsec is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 285 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the briatek.com.ng ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on briatek.com.ng was disclosed on November 28, 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 briatek.com.ng ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from briatek.com.ng 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 Technology organisation, briatek.com.ng likely held source code, intellectual property, and customer data.

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.