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gpf.org.za

Ransomware attack by Darkvault · Disclosed August 13, 2024 · 🇿🇦 South Africa

gpf.org.za

Date Disclosed
Aug 13, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Darkvault
55 total victims
Country
🇿🇦 South Africa
Industry
Public Sector

ThreatAI Analysis

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

About the Darkvault group

DarkVault is a data-exfiltration and double-extortion group first identified in late 2023, targeting medium-to-large organizations in finance, professional services, legal, and technology sectors across Europe, the UK, and North America, with a suspected connection to LockBit. Darkvault has listed 55 victims since February 2024.

Incident Analysis

gpf.org.za was targeted by Darkvault ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 55 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on August 13, 2024, when gpf.org.za appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

gpf.org.za is based in South Africa , operating in the Public Sector sector. South Africa ranks #32 globally for ransomware attacks, with 93 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.

Darkvault 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 7, 2026 02:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was gpf.org.za attacked by ransomware?

Yes. gpf.org.za was listed as a victim of the Darkvault ransomware group on August 13, 2024. The organisation is based in South Africa and operates in the Public Sector sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked gpf.org.za?

gpf.org.za was attacked by Darkvault ransomware. Darkvault is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 55 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the gpf.org.za ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on gpf.org.za was disclosed on August 13, 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 gpf.org.za ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from gpf.org.za 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, gpf.org.za likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Darkvault attacks?

To defend against Darkvault 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.