DevMan Strikes Ministry of Labour in Major Ransomware Attack

Ransomware

Summary

On July 17, 2025, the ransomware group DevMan publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting Ministry of Labour (mol.go.th), a government entity in Thailand. According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.


Incident Report

FieldDetails
TargetMinistry of Labour
Domainmol.go.th
CountryThailand
Attacking GroupDevMan
Date ReportedJuly 17, 2025
Threat Actor Statement“The full leak will be published soon, unless a company representative contacts us via the channels provided.”

About the Ministry of Labour

The Ministry of Labour is responsible for the administration of labour affairs in Thailand, ensuring the welfare and rights of workers across the nation.

About DevMan

DevMan is a notorious ransomware group known for targeting government and private sector organizations, demanding substantial ransoms and threatening to leak sensitive data.

Proactive Responses to Ransomware Threats

Organizations are advised to engage in proactive cybersecurity measures, including regular dark web monitoring to identify and mitigate potential threats. Utilizing tools such as the Email Breach Checker can help organizations stay vigilant and protect their data from cybercriminal activities.

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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Our goal is to inform organizations of emerging threats so they can take timely defensive action.

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