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Ransomware attacks in Afghanistan

3 organisations in Afghanistan have been listed on ransomware leak sites, ranking #144 worldwide. Updated .

Victims
3
0% of global total
Global rank
#144
of 179 countries
Active groups
2
Most: Ransomhub
Sectors
2
Most: Public Sector

ThreatAI analysis

Compiled from this database and the ransomware.live profiles of the groups active in Afghanistan. Figures are computed from the tracked records, not inferred.

Afghanistan sees 3 recorded ransomware attacks globally ranking at 144th, mainly targeted by Ransomhub and Lockbit3, with public sector and tech firms bearing brunt.

Afghanistan in the global picture

Afghanistan accounts for 3 of the ransomware disclosures tracked here, ranking #144 worldwide and making up 0% of the global total. The sectors listed most often are Public Sector, Technology.

Who is most active in Afghanistan

Ransomhub — 2 victims in Afghanistan. The group emerged in mid-February 2024 and has already listed several organizations as alleged victims of their attacks, resulting from extortion through encryption and data leaks. Lockbit3 — 1 victims in Afghanistan.

Ransomware threat profile: Afghanistan

Afghanistan ranks #144 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 3 victims in this database — 0% of the global total. The groups listing the most organisations here are Ransomhub and Lockbit3.

The most frequently listed industries in Afghanistan are Public Sector, Technology. These sectors hold sensitive data and run operations that are costly to interrupt.

The volume reflects Afghanistan's integration into the global economy and the reach of ransomware operations that target organisations of every size. Organisations here should weigh the active groups documented on this page when prioritising detection rules and incident-response planning.

Victims in Afghanistan 3

Organization Disclosed
salaam.af
Lockbit3
nepa.gov.af&dfr.gov.af
Ransomhub
The Islamic Emirat of Afghanistan National Environmental Protection Agency
Ransomhub

Frequently asked questions

How many ransomware attacks have occurred in Afghanistan?

Afghanistan has recorded 3 ransomware victim disclosures in this database, ranking #144 globally. This represents 0% of all tracked ransomware attacks worldwide.

Which ransomware groups target Afghanistan?

The ransomware groups most active in Afghanistan are Ransomhub, Lockbit3. These groups collectively account for the majority of victim disclosures attributed to Afghanistan.

Which industries are most targeted by ransomware in Afghanistan?

In Afghanistan, the most frequently targeted sectors are Public Sector, Technology. These industries hold valuable data and often have critical operational requirements that make them attractive ransomware targets.

How does Afghanistan rank globally for ransomware attacks?

Afghanistan ranks #144 globally for ransomware attacks with 3 victim disclosures, representing 0% of the worldwide total of 23,129 tracked victims.

How can organisations in Afghanistan protect against ransomware?

Organisations in Afghanistan should implement a layered security approach including regular offline backups, network segmentation, multi-factor authentication, endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools, and employee security awareness training. Monitoring threat intelligence feeds for active groups targeting Afghanistan is also recommended.