GOVERNMENT OF DUBAI - PCFC

GOVERNMENT OF DUBAI - PCFC 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 Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) is a vital government authority in Dubai, tasked with overseeing and integrating the emirate’s trade, logistics, customs, and free zone activities. It manages key entities including Dubai Customs, Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA), Dubai Ports Authority, Dubai Maritime Authority, and Trakhees, ensuring smooth trade operations, maritime safety, and strategic investment management. By streamlining these critical sectors, PCFC plays a central role in driving Dubai’s economic growth and supporting its broader social and development goals.