The Society of Engineers - UAE

The Society of Engineers - UAE was compromised in a ransomware attack attributed to kazu in November 2025. The organization, operating in an undisclosed sector in Unknown, was added to the group's data leak site as part of an extortion campaign.

kazu 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.

The Society of Engineers - UAE is a professional, non-profit organization established in 1979 that aims to promote the engineering profession in the United Arab Emirates. It provides a platform for engineers to network, access educational resources, and enhance their professional development through workshops, certifications, and seminars. The society represents engineers' interests, advocates for industry standards, and collaborates with government bodies to influence policies related to engineering.