Ransomware Group medusalocker Hits: Hungry Lion
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Hungry Lion — an organization based in GH — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group medusalocker. This data breach, discovered on 2026-08-27T06:27:50.843954+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Hungry Lion |
| Threat Group | medusalocker |
| Summary | Fast food franchise (burgers, chicken, chips, ice cream) – 111 locations across South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Mauritius. Three POS systems: Unity POS (242MB monthly), GAAP POS (daily), CoSoft POS (145 terminals). | Botswana |
| Date of Breach | 2026-08-27T06:27:38.371633+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-08-27T06:27:50.843954+00:00 |
| Region | GH |
| Business Sector | Retail & E-Commerce |
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Disclaimer
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