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Ransomware group Deadlock hits West African Resources ltd
West African Resources ltd — a energy & utilities target operating in AU has been listed by the Deadlock ransomware group on 2026-07-26. The information below reflects what the threat actor has publicly claimed on their leak site; the details have not been independently verified.
Incident Report
| Target Organization | West African Resources ltd |
|---|---|
| Threat Group | Deadlock |
| Summary | West African Resources Limited (ASX: WAF) isan Australia-based, mid-tier gold mining and exploration companywith its primary operations located in Burkina Faso, West Africa . Founded in 2006, the company is headquartered in Subiaco, Western Australia, and focuses on the acquisition, development, and mineral processing of high-grade gold assets. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-07-26 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-07-26 |
| Region | AU |
| Target Domain | www.westafricanresources.com |
| Business Sector | Energy & Utilities |
| Severity | MEDIUM |
Claim by Deadlock
West African Resources Limited (ASX: WAF) isan Australia-based, mid-tier gold mining and exploration companywith its primary operations located in Burkina Faso, West Africa . Founded in 2006, the company is headquartered in Subiaco, Western Australia, and focuses on the acquisition, development, and mineral processing of high-grade gold assets.
Posted by the Deadlock threat actor on its public leak site. This is the group's own statement and has not been independently verified by HackerFeeds.
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