high severity March 13, 2025 · 3 min read Unverified claim — what this is

Iraqi Council of Ministers Listed by Babuk2 Ransomware Group

If you are a customer of Iraqi Council of Ministers, here’s what is being claimed, and what it would mean for you.

Iraqi Council of Ministers was listed on Babuk2's leak site. Babuk2 claims to have stolen internal data. This is the group's claim, not a confirmed finding.

Iraqi Council of Ministers Listed by Babuk2 Ransomware Group

On March 13, 2025, the Iraqi Council of Ministers appeared on the leak site operated by the babuk2 ransomware group, with attackers claiming to have exfiltrated internal files during a ransomware incident.

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What Public Reporting Shows

Public reporting indicates the Iraqi government body’s data was listed on the babuk2 leak site hosted on the dark web. The entry states that internal files were taken, though the exact volume and complete list of exposed records have not been independently verified in open sources. No confirmed count of affected individuals has been released, and the precise date of initial compromise remains undisclosed in available reporting. The leak site posting itself serves as the primary public evidence of the incident.

Why This Matters for You and Your Family

When government agencies suffer breaches, the personal information of ordinary citizens often travels with the files. Tax records, identification numbers, addresses, family member details, and correspondence can end up in the hands of criminals who buy or trade such data. Internal files from a national council frequently contain spreadsheets or databases that link names to contact information, making it easier for identity thieves to target you or your family members. Once that information circulates on underground forums, it can fuel everything from phishing campaigns to fraudulent loan applications in your name.

The Doxxing and Identity-Chain Implications

Ransomware leaks rarely stop at one dataset. Criminals routinely cross-reference newly exposed government documents against earlier breaches to build complete identity chains. A phone number from this incident can be matched to an email from a past retail breach, which then links to a username used on social media or gaming platforms. These chains allow attackers to doxx individuals, hijack accounts, and escalate harassment or financial fraud. Credential leaks like this one cascade into account takeovers, especially when the same passwords protect both official accounts and personal or family gaming profiles.

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Attributed to Babuk2 · 178 incidents tracked →

Severity High the filing does not enumerate what was exposed

Disclosed March 13, 2025

Last reviewed August 8, 2026

Affected Unconfirmed

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Unverified claim — what this report is

This page documents a public listing on a ransomware/extortion group’s leak site, tracked via public threat-intelligence sources. A listing is the attacker’s claim. GalaxyWarden aggregates and reports such claims; we have not independently verified that a breach occurred, what data (if any) was taken, or the accuracy of anything the group asserts, and the named organisation has not necessarily confirmed the incident. Sections above describe what the listing shows and the group’s documented history — not verified findings about the named organisation. If you represent this organisation and believe anything here is inaccurate, tell us and we’ll review it promptly.

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