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Compass Communications

Ransomware attack by Raworld · Disclosed December 11, 2024 · 🇳🇿 New Zealand

compass.net.nz

Date Disclosed
Dec 11, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Raworld
84 total victims
Country
🇳🇿 New Zealand
Industry
Business Services

ThreatAI Analysis

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

About the Raworld group

RA Group, also known as RA World, first surfaced in April 2023, utilizing a custom variant of the Babuk ransomware. Raworld has listed 126 victims since April 2023.

Incident Analysis

Compass Communications was targeted by Raworld ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 84 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on December 11, 2024, when Compass Communications appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Compass Communications is based in New Zealand , operating in the Business Services sector. New Zealand ranks #45 globally for ransomware attacks, with 48 victims in our database.

Sector context: Business services firms often have access to multiple client environments, making them high-value pivot points for ransomware operators seeking to maximise impact across multiple victim organisations.

Raworld 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 20:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Compass Communications attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Compass Communications was listed as a victim of the Raworld ransomware group on December 11, 2024. The organisation is based in New Zealand and operates in the Business Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Compass Communications?

Compass Communications was attacked by Raworld ransomware. Raworld is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 84 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Compass Communications ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Compass Communications was disclosed on December 11, 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 Compass Communications ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Compass Communications 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 Business Services organisation, Compass Communications likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Raworld attacks?

To defend against Raworld 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.