Kenana Sugar Company listed by the RansomHub ransomware group

Overview

The RansomHub ransomware group has listed Kenana Sugar Company, one of the world's largest integrated sugar companies, based in Sudan, on its leak site. Established in 1975, the company cultivates and processes sugarcane. The listing appeared on 4 November 2024. At the time of analysis, the group's leak page was not reachable.

What was published

The group claims to have exfiltrated corporate data from the sugar company. The archive is expected to include operational records, production data and employee information.

Risks for affected individuals

• Employees' personal records may be exposed.
• Operational and production data could be misused.
• Corporate information may be of value to competitors.

What remains unknown

• The volume of data exfiltrated.
• The exact contents of the leak.
• Whether the data has been published elsewhere.

What affected people should do

Employees should update credentials and watch for phishing referencing the company. Kenana Sugar should notify staff and partners, engage cybersecurity experts, and coordinate with Sudanese authorities on the response.