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Ransomware attacks in Belize

4 organisations in Belize have been listed on ransomware leak sites, ranking #118 worldwide. Updated .

Victims
4
0% of global total
Global rank
#118
of 179 countries
Active groups
2
Most: Thegentlemen
Sectors
4
Most: Retail & E-Commerce

ThreatAI analysis

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

Belize has recorded 4 ransomware attacks globally ranking at 118, with Thegentlemen and Akira being the most active groups targeting Retail & E-Commerce and Professional Services sectors.

Belize in the global picture

Belize accounts for 4 of the ransomware disclosures tracked here, ranking #118 worldwide and making up 0% of the global total. The sectors listed most often are Retail & E-Commerce, Professional Services, Financial Services.

Who is most active in Belize

Thegentlemen — 3 victims in Belize. Akira — 1 victims in Belize. The Akira ransomware group is said to have emerged in March 2023, and there's much speculation about its ties to the former CONTI ransomware group.

Ransomware threat profile: Belize

Belize ranks #118 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 4 victims in this database — 0% of the global total. The groups listing the most organisations here are Thegentlemen and Akira.

The most frequently listed industries in Belize are Retail & E-Commerce, Professional Services, Financial Services. These sectors hold sensitive data and run operations that are costly to interrupt.

The volume reflects Belize'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 Belize 4

Organization Disclosed
Smart Value
Thegentlemen
Josee Bendaaa-Guerrero Asociados
Thegentlemen
CAZ Investments
Thegentlemen
Vita IT
Akira

Frequently asked questions

How many ransomware attacks have occurred in Belize?

Belize has recorded 4 ransomware victim disclosures in this database, ranking #118 globally. This represents 0% of all tracked ransomware attacks worldwide.

Which ransomware groups target Belize?

The ransomware groups most active in Belize are Thegentlemen, Akira. These groups collectively account for the majority of victim disclosures attributed to Belize.

Which industries are most targeted by ransomware in Belize?

In Belize, the most frequently targeted sectors are Retail & E-Commerce, Professional Services, Financial Services. These industries hold valuable data and often have critical operational requirements that make them attractive ransomware targets.

How does Belize rank globally for ransomware attacks?

Belize ranks #118 globally for ransomware attacks with 4 victim disclosures, representing 0% of the worldwide total of 23,129 tracked victims.

How can organisations in Belize protect against ransomware?

Organisations in Belize 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 Belize is also recommended.