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Ransomware attacks in Bangladesh

27 organisations in Bangladesh have been listed on ransomware leak sites, ranking #56 worldwide. Updated .

Victims
27
0.1% of global total
Global rank
#56
of 185 countries
Active groups
19
Most: Killsec
Sectors
9
Most: Financial Services

ThreatAI analysis

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

Bangladesh in the global picture

Bangladesh accounts for 27 of the ransomware disclosures tracked here, ranking #56 worldwide and making up 0.1% of the global total. The sectors listed most often are Financial Services, Technology, Consumer Services.

Who is most active in Bangladesh

Killsec — 3 victims in Bangladesh. Qilin — 2 victims in Bangladesh. Qilin ransomware was first observed in July of 2022. Medusalocker — 2 victims in Bangladesh. Medusa is a DDoS bot written in .NET 2.0.

Where to report an incident in Bangladesh

National computer emergency response teams for Bangladesh, as registered with ENISA and the teams themselves. Regional, sectoral and vendor response teams are excluded; verify current contact details before relying on them in an incident.

Ransomware threat profile: Bangladesh

Bangladesh ranks #56 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 27 victims in this database — 0.1% of the global total. The groups listing the most organisations here are Killsec, Qilin and Medusalocker.

The most frequently listed industries in Bangladesh are Financial Services, Technology, Consumer Services. Healthcare is especially exposed: an outage at a hospital or clinic can put patients at risk, which raises the pressure to pay quickly.

The volume reflects Bangladesh'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 Bangladesh 27

Organization Disclosed
JHAMF Group
Vexy ransomware
Labaid Cancer Hospital And Super Speciality Center
Qilin
PKSF — Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation
Medusalocker
PKSF — Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation
Medusalocker
BRAC
Thegentlemen
Divine IT
Nova
Softseba
Nova
GRANDHOME
Lamashtu
bankasia-bd.com
Apt73
novoair-bd.com
Apt73
pridesol.com
Dragonforce
Shwapno
Qilin
shwapno.com
Lockbit5
BDE Computer Services
Play
BD Group
Arcusmedia
www.floralimited.com
Kraken
Bangladesh Armed Forces (BangLadesh Army)
Babuk2
navy-mil-bd
Babuk2
navy-mil-bd
Funksec
apexfootwearltd.com
Funksec
Popular Life Insurance
Sarcoma
confidencegroup.com.bd
Ransomhub
bbgc.gov.bd
Killsec
globe.com.bd
Valencialeaks
agranibank.org
Killsec
rabitbd.com
Killsec
Bangladesh Police
Mogilevich

Frequently asked questions

How many ransomware attacks have occurred in Bangladesh?

Bangladesh has recorded 27 ransomware victim disclosures in this database, ranking #56 globally. This represents 0.1% of all tracked ransomware attacks worldwide.

Which ransomware groups target Bangladesh?

The ransomware groups most active in Bangladesh are Killsec, Qilin, Medusalocker, Nova. These groups collectively account for the majority of victim disclosures attributed to Bangladesh.

Which industries are most targeted by ransomware in Bangladesh?

In Bangladesh, the most frequently targeted sectors are Financial Services, Technology, Consumer Services. These industries hold valuable data and often have critical operational requirements that make them attractive ransomware targets.

How does Bangladesh rank globally for ransomware attacks?

Bangladesh ranks #56 globally for ransomware attacks with 27 victim disclosures, representing 0.1% of the worldwide total of 24,192 tracked victims.

How can organisations in Bangladesh protect against ransomware?

Organisations in Bangladesh 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 Bangladesh is also recommended.