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Eservices.gov.zm

Ransomware attack by Flocker Β· Disclosed February 19, 2025 Β· πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡² ZM

Eservices.gov.zm

Date Disclosed
Feb 19, 2025
2025
Threat Group
Flocker
59 total victims
Country
πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡² ZM
Industry
Public Sector

Incident Analysis

Eservices.gov.zm was targeted by Flocker ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 59 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on February 19, 2025, when Eservices.gov.zm appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Eservices.gov.zm is based in ZM , operating in the Public Sector sector. ZM ranks #93 globally for ransomware attacks, with 7 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.

Flocker 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 β€” 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 4, 2026 10:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Eservices.gov.zm attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Eservices.gov.zm was listed as a victim of the Flocker ransomware group on February 19, 2025. The organisation is based in ZM and operates in the Public Sector sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Eservices.gov.zm?

Eservices.gov.zm was attacked by Flocker ransomware. Flocker is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 59 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Eservices.gov.zm ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Eservices.gov.zm was disclosed on February 19, 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 Eservices.gov.zm ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Eservices.gov.zm 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, Eservices.gov.zm likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Flocker attacks?

To defend against Flocker 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.