QED Solutions listed by the FunkSec ransomware group

Overview

The FunkSec ransomware group has listed QED Solutions Ltd, a Ugandan recruitment platform, on its leak site. The company connects employers with potential employees and offers HR services. The listing appeared on 27 January 2025. At the time of analysis, the group's leak page was not reachable.

What was published

The group claims to have exfiltrated data from the platform. Recruitment platforms hold candidate profiles, HR records and employer data, which are the likely contents of the exfiltration.

Risks for affected individuals

• Job seekers' personal data may be exposed.
• HR records contain sensitive information.
• Employer data could be misused.

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

Candidates should monitor their accounts and be alert to phishing referencing the platform. QED Solutions should notify affected individuals, secure its systems, and coordinate with Ugandan authorities.