high severity June 10, 2025 · 4 min read Unverified claim — what this is

Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi - Download link Listed by Everest Ransomware Group

If you are a resident of Department of Culture and Tourism Abu, here’s what is being claimed, and what it would mean for you.

The Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) enables the transformation of the emirate into a global cultural hub. It enhances Abu Dhabi's global image through its rich cultural and historical heritage by stimulating tourism. It organizes events, establishes museums, preserves local heritage, and promotes the Emirati culture internationally.
— from Everest’s own leak-site posting. This is the group’s claim, quoted verbatim; it is not GalaxyWarden’s reporting and has not been independently verified.

Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi - Download link Listed by Everest Ransomware Group

On June 10, 2025, the Everest ransomware group listed the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi on its leak site and published a download link for what it claims are internal files exfiltrated during a ransomware attack.

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What Public Reporting Shows

Public reporting on the Everest leak site indicates the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi, known as DCT Abu Dhabi, was targeted in a ransomware incident. The group posted a sample of the allegedly stolen data and provided a link for others to download the full cache. Available reporting describes the exposed material as internal files, though the exact volume and complete list of contents remain unverified by independent third parties. No confirmed victim count for individuals has been released, and the department has not issued a public statement detailing the breach as of the latest available information.

June 10, 2025 marks the date the listing appeared. The data types referenced include internal documents that could contain employee details, contractor information, vendor records, or correspondence that might reveal personal data of anyone connected to the organisation.

Why This Matters for You and Your Family

When a government cultural body like DCT Abu Dhabi suffers a breach, the ripple effects reach ordinary people. If you or any member of your family has visited Abu Dhabi, worked with its tourism sector, attended events organised by the department, or had any interaction that placed your name, email, phone number, or passport details into its systems, your information may now sit in a ransomware leak. Families planning trips, students applying for cultural exchange programmes, or anyone whose employer partners with Abu Dhabi institutions could find themselves exposed.

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Disclosed June 10, 2025

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