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Ransomware threat hits Pacific, Tonga alerted too late

CERT Tonga alerts over rising ransomware attacks by the Inc Ransomware group targeting Pacific networks and critical services.

CERT Tonga has issued an urgent alert regarding escalating ransomware attacks from the Inc Ransomware group, a criminal network using ransomware-as-a-service to target high-value organizations across the Pacific. The group's affiliates encrypt victims’ data and demand payment via the Dark Web, with the group itself also involved in extortion and handling payments. The alert highlights significant cybersecurity risks to Tonga's critical infrastructure and networks.

Status: active
Location: Tonga
Date added: 2026-03-25 20:37 UTC
Last updated: 2026-03-25 20:37 UTC
Source: https://talanoaotonga.to/ransomware-threat-hits-pacific-tonga-alerted-too-late/
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