kazu
ransomware group · aka kazu · unknown · active since 2026-09-07 (first tracked post on this dashboard)
Victims · 7d
0▼17
Victims · 30d
17active targets
Victims · 90d
17
All-time (tracked)
59since 2025-11-10
Last post
09-07 08:43UTC
Estimated earnings
—public reporting
Profile · glm-5.3-flash · updated
Kazu is a data-extortion brand tracked on this dashboard, first recorded on 2026-09-07 with all 17 listed victims published in a single bulk posting. The victim list points to a concentration in healthcare and telemedicine software providers, alongside education platforms and South African public-sector bodies, across regions including South Africa, Canada, Pakistan, and Latin America. Whether the group encrypts victims or conducts extortion-only data theft, any affiliation with larger ransomware operations, and its country of origin are unknown, as no widely reported vendor research or law-enforcement statements on this group were identified. No related CVEs or ransom-payment figures have been publicly reported; earnings are unknown. The single-date bulk posting may indicate publication of accumulated victims, so posting cadence cannot yet be assessed.
Tactics & tooling
- Operates a dedicated leak/dump site publicly naming victims (dashboard-observed)
- Published 17 victims in a single bulk post on 2026-09-07 (dashboard-observed)
- Targets healthcare and telemedicine software providers, education platforms, and government/public-sector bodies (dashboard-observed)
- Multi-region victim base, including South Africa, Canada, Pakistan, and Latin American healthcare vendors, based on listed victim names (dashboard-observed)
- Encryption-vs-extortion-only operating model: unknown
- Initial access vector: unknown
- Ransom demand amounts and negotiation channels: unknown
Targeted sectors
Healthcare (incl. telemedicine and veterinary software)Education / EdTechGovernment / public sector
Notable public victims
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) - national statistics agency, Gauteng Provincial Government (South Africa), Gauteng City Region Academy (GCRA) - Gauteng education agency, Dr Akbar Niazi Teaching Hospital (Pakistan), MSM Unify - education platform (Canada)
Estimated earnings
No public figure.
Leak-site victims59 posts · newest first
| Victim | Discovered | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Emirates Red Crescent - UAE | · Nov 10, 2025 | The official online platform of the Emirates Red Crescent, a humanitarian organization based in the United Arab Emirates. Established in 1983, the organization operates under the guidance of the UAE government and provides emergency relief, healthcare, education, and social support services both locally and internationally. |
| The Society of Engineers - UAE | · Nov 10, 2025 | The Society of Engineers - UAE is a professional, non-profit organization established in 1979 that aims to promote the engineering profession in the United Arab Emirates. It provides a platform for engineers to network, access educational resources, and enhance their professional development through workshops, certifications, and seminars. The society represents engineers' interests, advocates for industry standards, and collaborates with government bodies to influence policies related to engineering. |
| GOVERNMENT OF DUBAI - PCFC | · Nov 10, 2025 | The Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) is a vital government authority in Dubai, tasked with overseeing and integrating the emirate’s trade, logistics, customs, and free zone activities. It manages key entities including Dubai Customs, Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA), Dubai Ports Authority, Dubai Maritime Authority, and Trakhees, ensuring smooth trade operations, maritime safety, and strategic investment management. By streamlining these critical sectors, PCFC plays a central role in driving Dubai’s economic growth and supporting its broader social and development goals. |
| KUWAIT Ministry of Public Works (MPW) | · Nov 10, 2025 | The Ministry of Public Works (MPW) is a key government authority in Kuwait responsible for the planning, development, and maintenance of the nation’s public infrastructure. It oversees the construction and management of roads, bridges, public buildings, and sanitation systems, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services that support national development. Through its various departments—covering major projects, maintenance engineering, planning, and environmental auditing—the Ministry ensures efficient infrastructure management aligned with Kuwait’s Vision 2035. By implementing sustainable construction practices, upgrading transportation networks, and enhancing public facilities, the MPW plays a vital role in advancing Kuwait’s economic growth, improving quality of life, and supporting the country’s long-term urban and social development goals. |
| Clarin - Argentina Job Platform | · Nov 10, 2025 | A major employment platform in Argentina serving millions of users nationwide. The service connects job seekers with potential employers across various industries. It stores detailed personal profiles including identity documents, contact info, and professional experience. |
| Vidal Health Insurance TPA Pvt. Ltd | · Nov 10, 2025 | Vidal Health Insurance TPA Pvt. Ltd. is a leading IRDAI-licensed third-party administrator in India that facilitates health insurance services like claims processing, cashless hospitalisation, and pre-authorisation support across a wide network of over 12,000 hospitals in 800+ cities. Established in 2002, Vidal partners with major insurers and manages both retail and government health schemes, including Ayushman Bharat. |
| Official Royal Thai Army Online Enlistment Portal | · Nov 10, 2025 | official online portal of the Royal Thai Army used for voluntary military enlistment under a special request system. It allows eligible Thai males to apply online to serve as regular soldiers instead of going through the traditional draft process. |
| Official website of the Chiapas State Health Secretariat | · Nov 10, 2025 | the official online portal of the Secretaría de Salud del Estado de Chiapas (Health Secretariat of the State of Chiapas, Mexico). It provides information about public health programs, medical services, campaigns, and administrative procedures offered by the state government. The site also shares official news, transparency reports, and contact details for health institutions and authorities in Chiapas. |
| Thailand’s Department of Agricultural Extension (DOAE) | · Nov 10, 2025 | the official portal of Thailand’s Department of Agricultural Extension (DOAE), under the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives. It provides farmers and the public with resources on crop cultivation, pest management, sustainable farming, and agricultural technologies, as well as news, announcements, and educational materials |
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Victim posts come from the group's leak site via RansomLook and are claims, not confirmations. The profile is written by the model from public reporting and refreshed monthly; earnings figures cite their source and year. First tracked .