SESAM Informatics listed by the hunters ransomware group

Overview

On 6 September 2024, the Hunters International ransomware group listed SESAM Informatics on its leak site. SESAM Informatics, based in Senegal with the domain sesam-informatics.com, was presented with data exfiltration and encryption confirmed by the group. The incident took place during a period of active Hunters International operations in West Africa.

What was published

The Hunters International listing for SESAM Informatics confirmed exfiltration and encryption but provided no record count or data inventory. No download associated with SESAM was observed during the analysis window.

Risks for affected individuals

As an informatics company, SESAM may hold client data, project documentation and employee records. If stolen, this material could enable targeted attacks on its clients, while personnel data could support phishing and identity fraud against staff.

What remains unknown

The volume and categories of data taken, and whether the group published any files, remain unconfirmed. No official statement from SESAM Informatics about the incident has been identified.

What affected people should do

Clients of SESAM Informatics should review access credentials and watch for suspicious communications referencing their systems. Employees should reset passwords, enable multi-factor authentication, and report unusual activity on company accounts.