Proplastics listed by the LockBit ransomware group

Overview

The LockBit ransomware group has listed Proplastics Limited, a Zimbabwean manufacturer of plastic pipes and fittings, on its leak site. The listing appeared on 9 September 2025.

What was published

The group claims to have exfiltrated corporate data from the manufacturer. The archive is expected to include client records, production data and financial documents.

Risks for affected individuals

• Clients' data may be exposed.
• Financial records could enable fraud.
• Employees' information may be included.

What remains unknown

• The volume of data exfiltrated.
• Whether the data has been published.
• The response status of the company.

What affected people should do

Business partners should verify communications through official channels. Proplastics should notify partners and staff, review its systems, and report the incident to Zimbabwean authorities.