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Smart-it-partner

Listed by Funksec on · organisation based in Tunisia

Disclosed
Dec 4, 2024
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Funksec
172 victims listed
Country
Tunisia
#59 most targeted
Sector
Technology

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Funksec group

FunkSec is an AI-assisted ransomware-as-a-service group that launched its data leak site in December 2024 and rapidly claimed over 85 victims across government, technology, finance, and education sectors globally, demanding unusually low ransoms and using AI tooling to lower the technical bar for affiliates. Funksec has listed 172 victims since April 2023.

Incident analysis

Smart-it-partner was listed by Funksec ransomware, a group with 172 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on December 4, 2024.

Smart-it-partner is based in Tunisia and operates in the Technology sector. Tunisia ranks #59 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 24 victims in this database.

Sector context. Technology companies hold intellectual property, customer data, and source code — all highly valuable assets. A successful ransomware attack can also put downstream customers at risk through supply chain exposure.

Funksec 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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 Smart-it-partner attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Smart-it-partner was listed as a victim of the Funksec ransomware group on December 4, 2024. The organisation is based in Tunisia and operates in the Technology sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Smart-it-partner?

Smart-it-partner was attacked by Funksec ransomware. Funksec is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 172 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Smart-it-partner ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Smart-it-partner was disclosed on December 4, 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 Smart-it-partner ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Smart-it-partner 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 Technology organisation, Smart-it-partner likely held source code, intellectual property, and customer data.

How can organisations protect against Funksec attacks?

To defend against Funksec 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.