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EPS FUJ Private School UAE

Listed by Bqtlock on · organisation based in UAE

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Disclosed
Oct 11, 2025
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Bqtlock
5 victims listed
Country
UAE
#18 most targeted
Sector
Education

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Bqtlock group

BQTLock is a ransomware-as-a-service operation that emerged in 2025, using AES-256/RSA-4096 encryption with Monero payment demands, linked to pro-Palestinian hacktivist networks and targeting organizations with wave-based campaigns with 48-hour ransom deadlines. Bqtlock has listed 5 victims since July 2025.

Incident analysis

EPS FUJ Private School UAE was listed by Bqtlock ransomware, a group with 5 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on October 11, 2025.

EPS FUJ Private School UAE is based in UAE and operates in the Education sector. UAE ranks #18 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 170 victims in this database.

Sector context. Educational institutions often have under-resourced IT security teams and hold large amounts of student and faculty personal data, making them attractive targets for ransomware groups.

Bqtlock typically follows a double extortion model: data is exfiltrated from the victim's systems before files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished. The leak site, where this listing appeared, is the lever for the second demand.

Source. Public leak-site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. The disclosure date is when the listing was published, which can differ from the date of compromise. This site does not publish or link to stolen data. Last updated .

Frequently asked questions

Was EPS FUJ Private School UAE attacked by ransomware?

Yes. EPS FUJ Private School UAE was listed as a victim of the Bqtlock ransomware group on October 11, 2025. The organisation is based in UAE and operates in the Education sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked EPS FUJ Private School UAE?

EPS FUJ Private School UAE was attacked by Bqtlock ransomware. Bqtlock is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 5 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the EPS FUJ Private School UAE ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on EPS FUJ Private School UAE was disclosed on October 11, 2025. 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 EPS FUJ Private School UAE ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from EPS FUJ Private School UAE 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 Education organisation, EPS FUJ Private School UAE likely held student and faculty personal data and academic records.

How can organisations protect against Bqtlock attacks?

To defend against Bqtlock 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.