Ransomware Group Deadlock Hits: UFL
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, UFL — an organization based in PG — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group Deadlock. This data breach, discovered on 2026-07-10T13:00:28.348304+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | UFL |
| Threat Group | Deadlock |
| Summary | United Finance Limited (UFL) is a 100% nationally owned financial institution based in Papua New Guinea. Registered in 2017 and fully established in April 2019, the company provides personal and commercial lending services designed to assist individuals and small businesses with quick access to capital. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-07-10T13:00:26.564914+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-07-10T13:00:28.348304+00:00 |
| Region | PG |
| Target Domain | www.ufl.com.pg |
| Business Sector | Not Found |
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