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ccj.edu.lb

Ransomware attack by Qilin Β· Disclosed August 16, 2024 Β· πŸ‡±πŸ‡§ Lebanon

ccj.edu.lb

Date Disclosed
Aug 16, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Qilin
2,070 total victims
Country
πŸ‡±πŸ‡§ Lebanon
Industry
Education

Incident Analysis

ccj.edu.lb was targeted by Qilin ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 2,070 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on August 16, 2024, when ccj.edu.lb appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

ccj.edu.lb is based in Lebanon , operating in the Education sector. Lebanon ranks #73 globally for ransomware attacks, with 15 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.

Qilin 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 β€” 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: Aug 3, 2026 16:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was ccj.edu.lb attacked by ransomware?

Yes. ccj.edu.lb was listed as a victim of the Qilin ransomware group on August 16, 2024. The organisation is based in Lebanon and operates in the Education sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked ccj.edu.lb?

ccj.edu.lb was attacked by Qilin ransomware. Qilin is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 2,070 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the ccj.edu.lb ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on ccj.edu.lb was disclosed on August 16, 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 ccj.edu.lb ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from ccj.edu.lb 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, ccj.edu.lb likely held student and faculty personal data and academic records.

How can organisations protect against Qilin attacks?

To defend against Qilin 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.