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Ransomware victim Financial Services

Chanas Assurances S.A. (chanasassurances.com)

Listed by Fog on · organisation based in Cameroon

chanasassurances.com

Disclosed
Nov 28, 2024
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Fog
189 victims listed
Country
Cameroon
#111 most targeted
Sector
Financial Services

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Fog group

Fog, which uses the .flocked extension for encrypted files, was first observed in May in campaigns by Storm-0844, a threat actor known for distributing Akira. By June, Storm-0844 was deploying Fog more than Akira. Fog has listed 189 victims since December 2021.

Incident analysis

Chanas Assurances S.A. (chanasassurances.com) was listed by Fog ransomware, a group with 189 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on November 28, 2024.

Chanas Assurances S.A. (chanasassurances.com) is based in Cameroon and operates in the Financial Services sector. Cameroon ranks #111 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 5 victims in this 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.

Fog 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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.

Source. Public leak-site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. The disclosure date is when the listing was published, which can differ from the date of compromise. This site does not publish or link to stolen data. Last updated .

Frequently asked questions

Was Chanas Assurances S.A. (chanasassurances.com) attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Chanas Assurances S.A. (chanasassurances.com) was listed as a victim of the Fog ransomware group on November 28, 2024. The organisation is based in Cameroon and operates in the Financial Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Chanas Assurances S.A. (chanasassurances.com)?

Chanas Assurances S.A. (chanasassurances.com) was attacked by Fog ransomware. Fog is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 189 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Chanas Assurances S.A. (chanasassurances.com) ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Chanas Assurances S.A. (chanasassurances.com) 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 Chanas Assurances S.A. (chanasassurances.com) ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Chanas Assurances S.A. (chanasassurances.com) 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, Chanas Assurances S.A. (chanasassurances.com) likely held financial records, client data, and transaction histories.

How can organisations protect against Fog attacks?

To defend against Fog 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.