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laxmicapital.com.np

Listed by Killsec on · organisation based in Nepal

laxmicapital.com.np

Disclosed
May 17, 2024
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Killsec
287 victims listed
Country
Nepal
#141 most targeted
Sector
Financial Services

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Killsec group

KillSec originated as a hacktivist group aligned with the Anonymous movement before pivoting to ransomware operations in October 2023, officially launching a RaaS platform in June 2024 with an affiliate-friendly 88% revenue split, primarily targeting healthcare, financial services, and government sectors with over 250 documented victims as of late 2025. Killsec has listed 286 victims since February 2024.

Incident analysis

laxmicapital.com.np was listed by Killsec ransomware, a group with 287 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on May 17, 2024.

laxmicapital.com.np is based in Nepal and operates in the Financial Services sector. Nepal ranks #141 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 3 victims in this 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.

Killsec 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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 laxmicapital.com.np attacked by ransomware?

Yes. laxmicapital.com.np was listed as a victim of the Killsec ransomware group on May 17, 2024. The organisation is based in Nepal and operates in the Financial Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked laxmicapital.com.np?

laxmicapital.com.np was attacked by Killsec ransomware. Killsec is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 287 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the laxmicapital.com.np ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on laxmicapital.com.np was disclosed on May 17, 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 laxmicapital.com.np ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from laxmicapital.com.np 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, laxmicapital.com.np likely held financial records, client data, and transaction histories.

How can organisations protect against Killsec attacks?

To defend against Killsec 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.