Summary
On July 16, 2025, the ransomware group Crypto24 publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting A-Qroup Sığorta Şirkəti (a-group.az), an Azerbaijan-based insurance company. According to the threat actor’s post, they have leaked the entire InsureAZ database, including sensitive insurance documents and related materials.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | A-Qroup Sığorta Şirkəti |
| Domain | a-group.az |
| Country | Azerbaijan |
| Attacking Group | Crypto24 |
| Date Reported | July 16, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “The entire InsureAZ database has been leaked — including real insurance documents and all related materials such as medical, auto, and internal corporate records.” |
About the Company and Threat Actor
A-Qroup Sığorta Şirkəti is a leading insurance company in Azerbaijan, providing a wide range of insurance services. The attack has compromised sensitive data, posing a significant risk to privacy and security.
Crypto24 is a notorious ransomware group known for targeting organizations worldwide, demanding ransoms in exchange for not leaking stolen data.
Proactive Response Measures
To proactively respond to such threats, organizations should engage in continuous darkweb monitoring. This can help detect early signs of data breaches and prevent potential data leaks.
Utilize tools like our email breach checker to keep an eye on your company’s data security and protect against ransomware attacks.
Recommendations
- Monitor your domains and email addresses for exposure using reputable threat intelligence tools.
- Conduct a full compromise assessment and incident response drill internally.
- Verify backups and ensure they are offline and ransomware-resistant.
- Educate staff on phishing, social engineering, and lateral movement techniques used by groups like Qilin.
- Engage with cyber forensics and legal counsel before initiating contact with threat actors.
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Disclaimer
The MSPDarkIntel team does not engage in the exfiltration, downloading, taking, hosting, viewing, reposting, or disclosure of any stolen information.
All breach data reported here is sourced from publicly available threat intelligence feeds for awareness and early-warning purposes only.
Our goal is to inform organizations of emerging threats so they can take timely defensive action.
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