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Ransomware victim Financial Services

zb.co.zw

Listed by Madliberator on · organisation based in Zimbabwe

zb.co.zw

Disclosed
Jul 17, 2024
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Madliberator
16 victims listed
Country
Zimbabwe
#100 most targeted
Sector
Financial Services

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Madliberator group

MadLiberator is a ransomware group that emerged in mid-2024, known for erratic behavior including randomized ransom demands and unpredictable encryption patterns, targeting government entities including the Italian Ministry of Culture and using a data leak site to post exfiltrated files. Madliberator has listed 16 victims since May 2024.

Incident analysis

zb.co.zw was listed by Madliberator ransomware, a group with 16 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on July 17, 2024.

zb.co.zw is based in Zimbabwe and operates in the Financial Services sector. Zimbabwe ranks #100 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 7 victims in this database.

Sector context. Financial sector organisations are targeted for their access to funds, sensitive financial data, and the reputational damage a public breach can cause. Regulatory requirements also increase recovery costs.

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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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

Yes. zb.co.zw was listed as a victim of the Madliberator ransomware group on July 17, 2024. The organisation is based in Zimbabwe and operates in the Financial Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked zb.co.zw?

zb.co.zw was attacked by Madliberator ransomware. Madliberator is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 16 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the zb.co.zw ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on zb.co.zw was disclosed on July 17, 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 zb.co.zw ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from zb.co.zw 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 Financial Services organisation, zb.co.zw likely held financial records, client data, and transaction histories.

How can organisations protect against Madliberator attacks?

To defend against Madliberator 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.