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Family Planning Association of Pakistan

Listed by Panzer on · organisation based in Pakistan

Disclosed
Oct 24, 2026
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Panzer
56 victims listed
Country
Pakistan
#49 most targeted
Sector
Healthcare

ThreatAI analysis

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

Panzer listed Family Planning Association of Pakistan on its dark web leak site on 24 October 2026. Rahnuma-FPAP offers family planning, HIV/AIDS care, and other health services to vulnerable populations across Pakistan.

About Family Planning Association of Pakistan

Rahnuma-FPAP is one of the largest and oldest civil society organizations in Pakistan focused on reproductive health and contraceptive care. The organization aims to empower individuals to make informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive health rights. It provides a wide range of services including family planning, HIV/AIDS care, gynecology, and obstetrics, particularly targeting vulnerable and underserved populations. Rahnuma-FPAP operates a network of clinics across Pakistan, ensuring accessible and confidential health services for all individuals.

Source record: ransomware.live

About the Panzer group

Panzer has listed 39 victims since August 2026.

Vulnerabilities Panzer is recorded exploiting

4 of these 4 are in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, 4 of them recorded by CISA as used in ransomware campaigns. CVEs attributed to Panzer across its reported activity. There is no indication that any of these was involved in the Family Planning Association of Pakistan incident — the source data does not record an entry point.

Incident analysis

Family Planning Association of Pakistan was listed by Panzer ransomware, a group with 56 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on October 24, 2026.

Family Planning Association of Pakistan is based in Pakistan and operates in the Healthcare sector. Pakistan ranks #49 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 41 victims in this database.

Sector context. Healthcare organisations are high-value ransomware targets because patient data is extremely sensitive, regulatory penalties for breaches are severe, and operational downtime can threaten patient safety — all factors that increase ransom payment pressure.

Panzer 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 Family Planning Association of Pakistan attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Family Planning Association of Pakistan was listed as a victim of the Panzer ransomware group on October 24, 2026. The organisation is based in Pakistan and operates in the Healthcare sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Family Planning Association of Pakistan?

Family Planning Association of Pakistan was attacked by Panzer ransomware. Panzer is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 56 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Family Planning Association of Pakistan ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Family Planning Association of Pakistan was disclosed on October 24, 2026. 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 Family Planning Association of Pakistan ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Family Planning Association of Pakistan 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 Healthcare organisation, Family Planning Association of Pakistan likely held patient records, medical data, and personally identifiable information (PII).

How can organisations protect against Panzer attacks?

To defend against Panzer 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.