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Fidelity Pension Managers

Ransomware attack by Deadlock · Disclosed June 15, 2026 · 🇳🇬 Nigeria

www.fidelitypensionmanagers.com

Date Disclosed
Jun 15, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Deadlock
101 total victims
Country
🇳🇬 Nigeria
Industry
Financial Services

ThreatAI Analysis

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

About the Deadlock group

Deadlock has listed 95 victims since May 2026.

Incident Analysis

Fidelity Pension Managers was targeted by Deadlock ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 101 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on June 15, 2026, when Fidelity Pension Managers appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Fidelity Pension Managers is based in Nigeria , operating in the Financial Services sector. Nigeria ranks #59 globally for ransomware attacks, with 21 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.

Deadlock 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 5, 2026 18:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Fidelity Pension Managers attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Fidelity Pension Managers was listed as a victim of the Deadlock ransomware group on June 15, 2026. The organisation is based in Nigeria and operates in the Financial Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Fidelity Pension Managers?

Fidelity Pension Managers was attacked by Deadlock ransomware. Deadlock is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 101 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Fidelity Pension Managers ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Fidelity Pension Managers was disclosed on June 15, 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 Fidelity Pension Managers ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Fidelity Pension Managers 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, Fidelity Pension Managers likely held financial records, client data, and transaction histories.

How can organisations protect against Deadlock attacks?

To defend against Deadlock 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.