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Ransomware Victim Financial Services

crowe.com.za

Ransomware attack by Lockbit3 · Disclosed January 29, 2024 · 🇿🇦 South Africa

crowe.com.za

Date Disclosed
Jan 29, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Lockbit3
578 total victims
Country
🇿🇦 South Africa
Industry
Financial Services

ThreatAI Analysis

Compiled from this incident record and the threat intelligence profile for Lockbit3. Figures and technique mappings are quoted from the source data, not inferred.

About the Lockbit3 group

LockBit, also recognized as LockBit Black or Lockbit 3.0, is one of the largest Ransomware Groups in the world and has orchestrated extensive cyberattacks across various industries, impacting thousands of organizations globally with its relentless and adaptive strategies. Lockbit3 has listed 2,016 victims since December 2021.

Incident Analysis

crowe.com.za was targeted by Lockbit3 ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 578 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on January 29, 2024, when crowe.com.za appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

crowe.com.za is based in South Africa , operating in the Financial Services sector. South Africa ranks #32 globally for ransomware attacks, with 95 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.

Lockbit3 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 8, 2026 06:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was crowe.com.za attacked by ransomware?

Yes. crowe.com.za was listed as a victim of the Lockbit3 ransomware group on January 29, 2024. The organisation is based in South Africa and operates in the Financial Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked crowe.com.za?

crowe.com.za was attacked by Lockbit3 ransomware. Lockbit3 is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 578 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the crowe.com.za ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on crowe.com.za was disclosed on January 29, 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 crowe.com.za ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from crowe.com.za 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, crowe.com.za likely held financial records, client data, and transaction histories.

How can organisations protect against Lockbit3 attacks?

To defend against Lockbit3 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.