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Ransomware Victim Financial Services

Zenith Bank Plc

Ransomware attack by Exfilsquad Β· Disclosed July 26, 2026 Β· πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Nigeria

zenithbank.com

Date Disclosed
Jul 26, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Exfilsquad
15 total victims
Country
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Nigeria
Industry
Financial Services

Incident Analysis

Zenith Bank Plc was targeted by Exfilsquad ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 15 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on July 26, 2026, when Zenith Bank Plc appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Zenith Bank Plc is based in Nigeria , operating in the Financial Services sector. Nigeria ranks #58 globally for ransomware attacks, with 20 victims in our 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.

Exfilsquad 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 β€” 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 06:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Zenith Bank Plc attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Zenith Bank Plc was listed as a victim of the Exfilsquad ransomware group on July 26, 2026. The organisation is based in Nigeria and operates in the Financial Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Zenith Bank Plc?

Zenith Bank Plc was attacked by Exfilsquad ransomware. Exfilsquad is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 15 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Zenith Bank Plc ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Zenith Bank Plc was disclosed on July 26, 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 Zenith Bank Plc ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Zenith Bank Plc 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, Zenith Bank Plc likely held financial records, client data, and transaction histories.

How can organisations protect against Exfilsquad attacks?

To defend against Exfilsquad 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.