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KeNHA

Ransomware attack by Deadlock ยท Disclosed July 25, 2026 ยท ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช Kenya

kenha.co.ke

Date Disclosed
Jul 25, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Deadlock
95 total victims
Country
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช Kenya
Industry
Government & Defense

Incident Analysis

KeNHA was targeted by Deadlock ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 95 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on July 25, 2026, when KeNHA appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

KeNHA is based in Kenya , operating in the Government & Defense sector. Kenya ranks #59 globally for ransomware attacks, with 20 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.

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 โ€” 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: Aug 5, 2026 06:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was KeNHA attacked by ransomware?

Yes. KeNHA was listed as a victim of the Deadlock ransomware group on July 25, 2026. The organisation is based in Kenya and operates in the Government & Defense sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked KeNHA?

KeNHA was attacked by Deadlock ransomware. Deadlock is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 95 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the KeNHA ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on KeNHA was disclosed on July 25, 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 KeNHA ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from KeNHA 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 Government & Defense organisation, KeNHA likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

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.