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NetOne

Ransomware attack by Hunters Β· Disclosed August 12, 2024 Β· πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡Ό ZW

netone.co.zw

Date Disclosed
Aug 12, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Hunters
282 total victims
Country
πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡Ό ZW
Industry
Business Services

Incident Analysis

NetOne was targeted by Hunters ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 282 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on August 12, 2024, when NetOne appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

NetOne is based in ZW , operating in the Business Services sector. ZW ranks #92 globally for ransomware attacks, with 7 victims in our database.

Sector context: Business services firms often have access to multiple client environments, making them high-value pivot points for ransomware operators seeking to maximise impact across multiple victim organisations.

Hunters 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 β€” 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 2, 2026 06:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was NetOne attacked by ransomware?

Yes. NetOne was listed as a victim of the Hunters ransomware group on August 12, 2024. The organisation is based in ZW and operates in the Business Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked NetOne?

NetOne was attacked by Hunters ransomware. Hunters is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 282 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the NetOne ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on NetOne was disclosed on August 12, 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 NetOne ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from NetOne 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 Business Services organisation, NetOne likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Hunters attacks?

To defend against Hunters 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.