West African Resources ltd
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.
Incident Details
- Threat Group
- Deadlock
- Victim / Organization
- West African Resources ltd
- Website / Domain
- www.westafricanresources.com
- Industry Sector
- Energy & Utilities
- Country / Region
- 🇦🇺 AU
- Date Discovered
- Sunday, July 26, 2026
What This Listing Means
Posting on Deadlock's ransomware leak site typically signals that the threat actor claims to have:
- ▸Gained unauthorized access to the organization's network via phishing, exposed credentials, or an unpatched vulnerability
- ▸Exfiltrated sensitive data — potentially including financial records, PII, customer data, or trade secrets
- ▸Deployed ransomware to encrypt systems and disrupt operations
- ▸Issued a ransom demand with a deadline to publish all stolen data publicly if unpaid
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