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Ransomware victim Telecommunication

JAFICA Telecomunicaciones

Listed by Lunalock on · organisation based in Mexico

jafica.com

Disclosed
Sep 16, 2025
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Lunalock
2 victims listed
Country
Mexico
#12 most targeted
Sector
Telecommunication

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Lunalock group

LunaLock emerged in September 2025 targeting creative and digital platforms, notably breaching an illustrator marketplace and a Mexican ISP, and is notable for threatening to submit stolen artwork to AI companies for training if the ransom is not paid. Lunalock has listed 2 victims since September 2025.

Incident analysis

JAFICA Telecomunicaciones was listed by Lunalock ransomware, a group with 2 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on September 16, 2025.

JAFICA Telecomunicaciones is based in Mexico and operates in the Telecommunication sector. Mexico ranks #12 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 290 victims in this 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.

Lunalock 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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.

Frequently asked questions

Was JAFICA Telecomunicaciones attacked by ransomware?

Yes. JAFICA Telecomunicaciones was listed as a victim of the Lunalock ransomware group on September 16, 2025. The organisation is based in Mexico and operates in the Telecommunication sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked JAFICA Telecomunicaciones?

JAFICA Telecomunicaciones was attacked by Lunalock ransomware. Lunalock is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 2 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the JAFICA Telecomunicaciones ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on JAFICA Telecomunicaciones was disclosed on September 16, 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 JAFICA Telecomunicaciones ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from JAFICA Telecomunicaciones 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 Telecommunication organisation, JAFICA Telecomunicaciones likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Lunalock attacks?

To defend against Lunalock 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.