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UFL

Ransomware attack by Deadlock · Disclosed July 10, 2026 · 🇵🇬 PG

www.ufl.com.pg

Date Disclosed
Jul 10, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Deadlock
101 total victims
Country
🇵🇬 PG
Industry
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ThreatAI Analysis

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

About UFL

United Finance Limited (UFL) is a 100% nationally owned financial institution based in Papua New Guinea. Registered in 2017 and fully established in April 2019, the company provides personal and commercial lending services designed to assist individuals and small businesses with quick access to capital.

Source record: ransomware.live

About the Deadlock group

Deadlock has listed 95 victims since May 2026.

Incident Analysis

UFL was targeted by Deadlock ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 101 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on July 10, 2026, when UFL appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

UFL is based in PG . PG ranks #141 globally for ransomware attacks, with 2 victims in our database.

Deadlock 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 — 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: Sep 6, 2026 14:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was UFL attacked by ransomware?

Yes. UFL was listed as a victim of the Deadlock ransomware group on July 10, 2026. The organisation is based in PG. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked UFL?

UFL was attacked by Deadlock ransomware. Deadlock is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 101 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the UFL ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on UFL was disclosed on July 10, 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 UFL ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from UFL 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. Sensitive business data was likely targeted.

How can organisations protect against Deadlock attacks?

To defend against Deadlock 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.