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el-cerrito.org

Ransomware attack by Dispossessor ยท Disclosed April 19, 2024 ยท ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States

el-cerrito.org

Date Disclosed
Apr 19, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Dispossessor
344 total victims
Country
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States
Industry
Public Sector

Incident Analysis

el-cerrito.org was targeted by Dispossessor ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 344 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on April 19, 2024, when el-cerrito.org appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

el-cerrito.org is based in United States , operating in the Public Sector sector. United States ranks #1 globally for ransomware attacks, with 9,005 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.

Dispossessor 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 โ€” 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 5, 2026 02:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was el-cerrito.org attacked by ransomware?

Yes. el-cerrito.org was listed as a victim of the Dispossessor ransomware group on April 19, 2024. The organisation is based in United States and operates in the Public Sector sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked el-cerrito.org?

el-cerrito.org was attacked by Dispossessor ransomware. Dispossessor is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 344 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the el-cerrito.org ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on el-cerrito.org was disclosed on April 19, 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 el-cerrito.org ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from el-cerrito.org 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, el-cerrito.org likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Dispossessor attacks?

To defend against Dispossessor 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.