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Ransomware attack by Krybit · Disclosed April 4, 2026 · 🇧🇼 BW

lkc.ac.bw

Date Disclosed
Apr 4, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Krybit
136 total victims
Country
🇧🇼 BW
Industry
Education

ThreatAI Analysis

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

About the Krybit group

Krybit is an emerging RaaS group that launched in late March 2026, offering affiliates an 80/20 revenue split with support for Windows, Linux, ESXi, and NAS device encryption, and became notable for a public feud with rival group 0APT in which each breached and leaked the other's operator data. Krybit has listed 96 victims since March 2026.

Incident Analysis

lkc.ac.bw was targeted by Krybit ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 136 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on April 4, 2026, when lkc.ac.bw appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

lkc.ac.bw is based in BW , operating in the Education sector. BW ranks #103 globally for ransomware attacks, with 6 victims in our database.

Sector context: Educational institutions often have under-resourced IT security teams and hold large amounts of student and faculty personal data, making them attractive targets for ransomware groups.

Krybit 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 5, 2026 18:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was lkc.ac.bw attacked by ransomware?

Yes. lkc.ac.bw was listed as a victim of the Krybit ransomware group on April 4, 2026. The organisation is based in BW and operates in the Education sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked lkc.ac.bw?

lkc.ac.bw was attacked by Krybit ransomware. Krybit is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 136 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the lkc.ac.bw ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on lkc.ac.bw was disclosed on April 4, 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 lkc.ac.bw ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from lkc.ac.bw 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 Education organisation, lkc.ac.bw likely held student and faculty personal data and academic records.

How can organisations protect against Krybit attacks?

To defend against Krybit 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.