CFM Mozambique (Portos e Caminhos de Ferro de Moçambique): Ransomware Attack by Qilin

<p>On 16 January 2026, the <strong>qilin</strong> ransomware group listed <strong>CFM Mozambique</strong> on its dedicated leak site in Mozambique. The group has exfiltrated data from the organisation, a transport and logistics operator, before publishing the victim on its leak site.</p> <h2>What the source reveals</h2> <p>N/A</p> <h2>Risks</h2> <ul> <li>Exposure of customer travel records, booking data, cargo manifests, and payment information</li> <li>Operational disruption to scheduling, routing, and fleet management systems</li> <li>Fraud targeting customers using stolen itineraries, personal data, and travel patterns</li> <li>Supply chain cascade effects if logistics data disruption impacts dependent industries</li> <li>Permanent loss of data integrity if backups were also compromised or encrypted</li> <li>Regulatory and legal consequences depending on data protection laws in the affected jurisdictions</li> </ul> <h2>What remains unknown</h2> <ul> <li>the volume and specific data types exfiltrated from the organisation</li> <li>the date of the initial intrusion and the attack vector used</li> <li>whether the organisation engaged with the attackers or paid any ransom demand</li> </ul> <h2>Conclusion</h2> <p>Ransomware attacks on transport organisations can disrupt operations and expose sensitive data across supply chains. The affected organisation should conduct a thorough forensic investigation, notify relevant regulatory authorities, and communicate transparently with affected stakeholders. Organisations in Mozambique should review their ransomware preparedness, including offline backup verification and incident response testing.</p>