DeadlockRansomware VictimEnergy & Utilities

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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