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tnmed.org

Listed by Lockbit5 on · organisation based in Tunisia

tnmed.org

Disclosed
Aug 28, 2026
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Lockbit5
401 victims listed
Country
Tunisia
#58 most targeted
Sector
Healthcare

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.

Lockbit5 listed tnmed.org on its dark web leak site on 28 August 2026. The Tennessee Medical Association, a nonprofit advocating for physicians, operates the site.

About tnmed.org

The Tennessee Medical Association is a nonprofit organization that advocates for physicians in Tenne...

Source record: ransomware.live

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

tnmed.org was listed by Lockbit5 ransomware, a group with 401 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on August 28, 2026.

tnmed.org is based in Tunisia and operates in the Healthcare sector. Tunisia ranks #58 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 24 victims in this database.

Sector context. Healthcare organisations are high-value ransomware targets because patient data is extremely sensitive, regulatory penalties for breaches are severe, and operational downtime can threaten patient safety — all factors that increase ransom payment pressure.

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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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

Yes. tnmed.org was listed as a victim of the Lockbit5 ransomware group on August 28, 2026. The organisation is based in Tunisia and operates in the Healthcare sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked tnmed.org?

tnmed.org was attacked by Lockbit5 ransomware. Lockbit5 is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 401 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the tnmed.org ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on tnmed.org was disclosed on August 28, 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 tnmed.org ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from tnmed.org 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 Healthcare organisation, tnmed.org likely held patient records, medical data, and personally identifiable information (PII).

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.