Ransomware Group DYSPHOR1A Hits: CitizensPay
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, CitizensPay — an organization based in MM — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group DYSPHOR1A. This data breach, discovered on 2026-09-05T15:50:36.617535+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | CitizensPay |
| Threat Group | DYSPHOR1A |
| Summary | Citizens Pay (also known as CTZPay) is a mobile digital wallet and payment platform in Myanmar powered by Myanmar Citizens Bank (MCB) and Capital Connect Limited. Compromised agent user information — total data size 30 GB. Price range $7,000 to $25,000. Victim domain https://ctzpay.com. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-09-05T15:50:35.733805+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-09-05T15:50:36.617535+00:00 |
| Region | MM |
| Target Domain | ctzpay.com |
| Business Sector | Financial Services |
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