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Zip24 - ShipOx

Ransomware attack by Cipherforce · Disclosed February 23, 2026 · 🇦🇪 UAE

shipox.com

Date Disclosed
Feb 23, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Cipherforce
6 total victims
Country
🇦🇪 UAE
Industry
Transportation/Logistics

ThreatAI Analysis

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

About the Cipherforce group

CipherForce is a newly emerged ransomware group first detected in early 2026, operating a dark web leak site and targeting technology, business services, and logistics companies across the US, China, Vietnam, India, and UAE, with at least 6 claimed victims. Cipherforce has listed 6 victims since February 2026.

Incident Analysis

Zip24 - ShipOx was targeted by Cipherforce ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 6 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on February 23, 2026, when Zip24 - ShipOx appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Zip24 - ShipOx is based in UAE , operating in the Transportation/Logistics sector. UAE ranks #18 globally for ransomware attacks, with 159 victims in our database.

Sector context: Logistics companies are targeted because supply chain disruption has cascading effects on customers and partners, amplifying pressure to pay ransoms quickly to restore operations.

Cipherforce 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 00:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Zip24 - ShipOx attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Zip24 - ShipOx was listed as a victim of the Cipherforce ransomware group on February 23, 2026. The organisation is based in UAE and operates in the Transportation/Logistics sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Zip24 - ShipOx?

Zip24 - ShipOx was attacked by Cipherforce ransomware. Cipherforce is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 6 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Zip24 - ShipOx ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Zip24 - ShipOx was disclosed on February 23, 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 Zip24 - ShipOx ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Zip24 - ShipOx 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 Transportation/Logistics organisation, Zip24 - ShipOx likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Cipherforce attacks?

To defend against Cipherforce 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.