El Wastani Petroleum Company (WASCO)
Attack Intelligence
El Wastani Petroleum Company (WASCO) was compromised in a ransomware attack attributed to payload in April 2026. The organization, operating in the Energy sector in LY, was added to the group's data leak site as part of an extortion campaign.
payload operates as a financially motivated ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation, exfiltrating sensitive data and threatening public disclosure to pressure victims into paying ransom demands.
El Wastani Petroleum Company (WASCO) is an Egyptian oil and gas company focused on the exploration, production, and processing of natural gas and condensate. It operates fields and infrastructure, including processing facilities and compression stations, mainly in the Nile Delta and North Sinai regions. The company serves as a regional operator, supporting the development of Egypt’s gas industry.