Midwestern Oil & Gas listed by the Inc Ransom ransomware group

Overview

The Inc Ransom group has listed Midwestern Oil & Gas Company Limited, a Nigerian oil and gas company owned by Nigerian investors and the Delta State Government, on its leak site. Incorporated in 1999, the company commenced operations in 2001. The listing appeared on 12 February 2026.

What was published

The group claims to have exfiltrated corporate data from the energy company. The archive is expected to include operational records, contracts, financial documents and employee files.

Risks for affected individuals

• Employees' personal records may be exposed.
• Operational and contract data could be sensitive.
• Financial information may enable fraud attempts.

What remains unknown

• The volume of data stolen.
• Whether the data has been published.
• The extent of the intrusion.

What affected people should do

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