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Ransomware victim Business Services

pid.co.zw

Listed by Dragonransomware on · organisation based in Zimbabwe

pid.co.zw

Disclosed
Dec 15, 2024
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Dragonransomware
39 victims listed
Country
Zimbabwe
#100 most targeted
Sector
Business Services

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Dragonransomware group

Dragon Ransomware, is promising rapid and customizable ransomware operations for Windows systems. Key features include a compact 50KB file size, ultra-fast encryption speed, and a builder tool that allows users to personalize ransomware configurations. The tool will be available to the public once the team reaches 1,000 subscribers on their channel, signaling a potential rise in availability to threat actors. Dragonransomware has listed 39 victims since October 2024.

Incident analysis

pid.co.zw was listed by Dragonransomware ransomware, a group with 39 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on December 15, 2024.

pid.co.zw is based in Zimbabwe and operates in the Business Services sector. Zimbabwe ranks #100 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 7 victims in this 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.

Dragonransomware 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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 pid.co.zw attacked by ransomware?

Yes. pid.co.zw was listed as a victim of the Dragonransomware ransomware group on December 15, 2024. The organisation is based in Zimbabwe and operates in the Business Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked pid.co.zw?

pid.co.zw was attacked by Dragonransomware ransomware. Dragonransomware is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 39 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the pid.co.zw ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on pid.co.zw was disclosed on December 15, 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 pid.co.zw ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from pid.co.zw 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, pid.co.zw likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Dragonransomware attacks?

To defend against Dragonransomware 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.