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Ransomware victim Energy

Water Utilities Corporation

Listed by Killsec on · organisation based in Botswana

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Disclosed
Dec 20, 2024
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Killsec
287 victims listed
Country
Botswana
#108 most targeted
Sector
Energy

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Killsec group

KillSec originated as a hacktivist group aligned with the Anonymous movement before pivoting to ransomware operations in October 2023, officially launching a RaaS platform in June 2024 with an affiliate-friendly 88% revenue split, primarily targeting healthcare, financial services, and government sectors with over 250 documented victims as of late 2025. Killsec has listed 286 victims since February 2024.

Incident analysis

Water Utilities Corporation was listed by Killsec ransomware, a group with 287 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on December 20, 2024.

Water Utilities Corporation is based in Botswana and operates in the Energy sector. Botswana ranks #108 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 6 victims in this database.

Sector context. Energy sector attacks can have critical infrastructure implications. Ransomware on operational technology (OT) networks can disrupt power generation and distribution, elevating the urgency of recovery.

Killsec 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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.

Source. Public leak-site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. The disclosure date is when the listing was published, which can differ from the date of compromise. This site does not publish or link to stolen data. Last updated .

Frequently asked questions

Was Water Utilities Corporation attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Water Utilities Corporation was listed as a victim of the Killsec ransomware group on December 20, 2024. The organisation is based in Botswana and operates in the Energy sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Water Utilities Corporation?

Water Utilities Corporation was attacked by Killsec ransomware. Killsec is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 287 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Water Utilities Corporation ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Water Utilities Corporation was disclosed on December 20, 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 Water Utilities Corporation ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Water Utilities Corporation 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 Energy organisation, Water Utilities Corporation likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Killsec attacks?

To defend against Killsec 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.