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Ransomware victim Healthcare

Medswana

Listed by Killsec on · organisation based in Botswana

medswana.co.bw

Disclosed
May 20, 2025
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Killsec
287 victims listed
Country
Botswana
#108 most targeted
Sector
Healthcare

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

Medswana 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 20, 2025.

Medswana is based in Botswana and operates in the Healthcare sector. Botswana ranks #108 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 6 victims in this database.

Sector context. Healthcare organisations are high-value ransomware targets because patient data is extremely sensitive, regulatory penalties for breaches are severe, and operational downtime can threaten patient safety — all factors that increase ransom payment pressure.

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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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

Source. Public leak-site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. The disclosure date is when the listing was published, which can differ from the date of compromise. This site does not publish or link to stolen data. Last updated .

Frequently asked questions

Was Medswana attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Medswana was listed as a victim of the Killsec ransomware group on May 20, 2025. The organisation is based in Botswana and operates in the Healthcare sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Medswana?

Medswana 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 Medswana ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Medswana was disclosed on May 20, 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 Medswana ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Medswana 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 Healthcare organisation, Medswana likely held patient records, medical data, and personally identifiable information (PII).

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.