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mandiricoal.net

Listed by Babuk2 on · organisation based in India

mandiricoal.net

Disclosed
Jan 27, 2025
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Babuk2
180 victims listed
Country
India
#8 most targeted
Sector
Energy

ThreatAI analysis

Compiled from this incident record and the threat intelligence profile for Babuk2. Figures and technique mappings are quoted from the source data, not inferred.

About the Babuk2 group

Babuk Locker 2.0, also known as Bjorka or SkyWave, after failing to make any profit from selling public databases on forums, decided to impersonate Babuk Ransomware group. He launched a blog where he claimed multiple public breaches from BreachForums as ransomware attacks Babuk2 has listed 180 victims since February 2021.

Incident analysis

mandiricoal.net was listed by Babuk2 ransomware, a group with 180 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on January 27, 2025.

mandiricoal.net is based in India and operates in the Energy sector. India ranks #8 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 497 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.

Babuk2 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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 mandiricoal.net attacked by ransomware?

Yes. mandiricoal.net was listed as a victim of the Babuk2 ransomware group on January 27, 2025. The organisation is based in India and operates in the Energy sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked mandiricoal.net?

mandiricoal.net was attacked by Babuk2 ransomware. Babuk2 is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 180 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the mandiricoal.net ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on mandiricoal.net was disclosed on January 27, 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 mandiricoal.net ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from mandiricoal.net 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, mandiricoal.net likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Babuk2 attacks?

To defend against Babuk2 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.