Ministry of Agriculture Egypt (MOA) listed by the LockBit ransomware group

Overview

The LockBit ransomware group has listed the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation of Egypt (moa.gov.eg) on its leak site. The ministry is responsible for agricultural policy and land reclamation programmes. The listing appeared on 20 January 2026.

What was published

The group claims to have exfiltrated data from the ministry. The archive is expected to include agricultural records, administrative documentation and employee information.

Risks for affected individuals

• Public servants' records may be exposed.
• Administrative data could be misused.
• Agricultural programme data is sensitive.

What remains unknown

• The volume of data exfiltrated.
• Whether the release is scheduled.
• The response status of the authorities.

What affected people should do

The ministry should coordinate with Egyptian cybersecurity authorities, review affected systems, and inform staff. Public servants should be alert to phishing referencing the ministry.