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pricon.com.ph

Listed by Lockbit5 on · organisation based in Philippines

pricon.com.ph

Disclosed
Apr 29, 2026
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Lockbit5
403 victims listed
Country
Philippines
#35 most targeted
Sector
Business Services

ThreatAI analysis

Compiled from this incident record and the threat intelligence profile for Lockbit5. Figures and technique mappings are quoted from the source data, not inferred.

About the Lockbit5 group

LockBit 5.0 ("ChuongDong") emerged in September 2025 as the group's resurgence following the February 2024 law enforcement takedown, introducing cross-platform payloads targeting Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi with enhanced evasion capabilities and continuing the RaaS affiliate model of its predecessors. Lockbit5 has listed 374 victims since April 2023.

Incident analysis

pricon.com.ph was listed by Lockbit5 ransomware, a group with 403 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on April 29, 2026.

pricon.com.ph is based in Philippines and operates in the Business Services sector. Philippines ranks #35 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 83 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.

Lockbit5 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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 pricon.com.ph attacked by ransomware?

Yes. pricon.com.ph was listed as a victim of the Lockbit5 ransomware group on April 29, 2026. The organisation is based in Philippines and operates in the Business Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked pricon.com.ph?

pricon.com.ph was attacked by Lockbit5 ransomware. Lockbit5 is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 403 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the pricon.com.ph ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on pricon.com.ph was disclosed on April 29, 2026. 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 pricon.com.ph ransomware attack?

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

How can organisations protect against Lockbit5 attacks?

To defend against Lockbit5 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.