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CitizensPay

Ransomware attack by Dysphor1a · Disclosed September 5, 2026 · 🇲🇲 Myanmar

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Date Disclosed
Sep 5, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Dysphor1a
11 total victims
Country
🇲🇲 Myanmar
Industry
Financial Services

ThreatAI Analysis

Compiled from this incident record and the threat intelligence profile for Dysphor1a. Figures and technique mappings are quoted from the source data, not inferred.

About the Dysphor1a group

Dysphor1a has listed 5 victims since August 2026.

Incident Analysis

CitizensPay was targeted by Dysphor1a ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 11 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on September 5, 2026, when CitizensPay appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

CitizensPay is based in Myanmar , operating in the Financial Services sector. Myanmar ranks #84 globally for ransomware attacks, with 9 victims in our 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.

Dysphor1a 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 7, 2026 18:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was CitizensPay attacked by ransomware?

Yes. CitizensPay was listed as a victim of the Dysphor1a ransomware group on September 5, 2026. The organisation is based in Myanmar and operates in the Financial Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked CitizensPay?

CitizensPay was attacked by Dysphor1a ransomware. Dysphor1a is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 11 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the CitizensPay ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on CitizensPay was disclosed on September 5, 2026. 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 CitizensPay ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from CitizensPay 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, CitizensPay likely held financial records, client data, and transaction histories.

How can organisations protect against Dysphor1a attacks?

To defend against Dysphor1a 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.