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Ransomware victim Energy

Gulf Energy Maritime

Listed by Raworld on · organisation based in UAE

gemships.com

Disclosed
Nov 23, 2024
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Raworld
84 victims listed
Country
UAE
#19 most targeted
Sector
Energy

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Raworld group

RA Group, also known as RA World, first surfaced in April 2023, utilizing a custom variant of the Babuk ransomware. Raworld has listed 126 victims since April 2023.

Incident analysis

Gulf Energy Maritime was listed by Raworld ransomware, a group with 84 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on November 23, 2024.

Gulf Energy Maritime is based in UAE and operates in the Energy sector. UAE ranks #19 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 173 victims in this database.

Sector context. Energy sector attacks can have critical infrastructure implications. Ransomware on operational technology (OT) networks can disrupt power generation and distribution, elevating the urgency of recovery.

Raworld 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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 Gulf Energy Maritime attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Gulf Energy Maritime was listed as a victim of the Raworld ransomware group on November 23, 2024. The organisation is based in UAE and operates in the Energy sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Gulf Energy Maritime?

Gulf Energy Maritime was attacked by Raworld ransomware. Raworld is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 84 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Gulf Energy Maritime ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Gulf Energy Maritime was disclosed on November 23, 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 Gulf Energy Maritime ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Gulf Energy Maritime 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 Energy organisation, Gulf Energy Maritime likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Raworld attacks?

To defend against Raworld 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.