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nicatel.com.uy

Ransomware attack by Lockbit3 ยท Disclosed January 13, 2025 ยท ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡พ UY

nicatel.com.uy

Date Disclosed
Jan 13, 2025
2025
Threat Group
Lockbit3
578 total victims
Country
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡พ UY
Industry
Business Services

Incident Analysis

nicatel.com.uy was targeted by Lockbit3 ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 578 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on January 13, 2025, when nicatel.com.uy appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

nicatel.com.uy is based in UY , operating in the Business Services sector. UY ranks #71 globally for ransomware attacks, with 15 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.

Lockbit3 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 โ€” 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 nicatel.com.uy attacked by ransomware?

Yes. nicatel.com.uy was listed as a victim of the Lockbit3 ransomware group on January 13, 2025. The organisation is based in UY and operates in the Business Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked nicatel.com.uy?

nicatel.com.uy was attacked by Lockbit3 ransomware. Lockbit3 is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 578 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the nicatel.com.uy ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on nicatel.com.uy was disclosed on January 13, 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 nicatel.com.uy ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from nicatel.com.uy 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, nicatel.com.uy likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Lockbit3 attacks?

To defend against Lockbit3 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.