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vitema.vi.gov

Ransomware attack by Lockbit3 ยท Disclosed May 9, 2024 ยท ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ฌ VG

vitema.vi.gov

Date Disclosed
May 9, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Lockbit3
578 total victims
Country
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Industry
Public Sector

Incident Analysis

vitema.vi.gov was targeted by Lockbit3 ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 578 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on May 9, 2024, when vitema.vi.gov appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

vitema.vi.gov is based in VG , operating in the Public Sector sector. VG ranks #117 globally for ransomware attacks, with 4 victims in our database.

Sector context: Organisations in this sector hold valuable data and operational systems that ransomware groups seek to exploit for financial gain through encryption and data exfiltration.

Lockbit3 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 โ€” 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: Aug 5, 2026 14:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was vitema.vi.gov attacked by ransomware?

Yes. vitema.vi.gov was listed as a victim of the Lockbit3 ransomware group on May 9, 2024. The organisation is based in VG and operates in the Public Sector sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked vitema.vi.gov?

vitema.vi.gov was attacked by Lockbit3 ransomware. Lockbit3 is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 578 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the vitema.vi.gov ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on vitema.vi.gov was disclosed on May 9, 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 vitema.vi.gov ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from vitema.vi.gov 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 Public Sector organisation, vitema.vi.gov likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Lockbit3 attacks?

To defend against Lockbit3 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.