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CNPS Cameroun

Ransomware attack by Spacebears · Disclosed September 12, 2024 · 🇨🇲 CM

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Date Disclosed
Sep 12, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Spacebears
150 total victims
Country
🇨🇲 CM
Industry
Public Sector

Incident Analysis

CNPS Cameroun was targeted by Spacebears ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 150 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on September 12, 2024, when CNPS Cameroun appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

CNPS Cameroun is based in CM , operating in the Public Sector sector. CM ranks #112 globally for ransomware attacks, with 4 victims in our database.

Sector context: Organisations in this sector hold valuable data and operational systems that ransomware groups seek to exploit for financial gain through encryption and data exfiltration.

Spacebears 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: Aug 6, 2026 18:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was CNPS Cameroun attacked by ransomware?

Yes. CNPS Cameroun was listed as a victim of the Spacebears ransomware group on September 12, 2024. The organisation is based in CM and operates in the Public Sector sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked CNPS Cameroun?

CNPS Cameroun was attacked by Spacebears ransomware. Spacebears is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 150 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the CNPS Cameroun ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on CNPS Cameroun was disclosed on September 12, 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 CNPS Cameroun ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from CNPS Cameroun 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 Public Sector organisation, CNPS Cameroun likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Spacebears attacks?

To defend against Spacebears 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.