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Ransomware attacks in Cameroon

5 organisations in Cameroon have been listed on ransomware leak sites, ranking #111 worldwide. Updated .

Victims
5
0% of global total
Global rank
#111
of 185 countries
Active groups
4
Most: Spacebears
Sectors
4
Most: Financial Services

ThreatAI analysis

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

Cameroon in the global picture

Cameroon accounts for 5 of the ransomware disclosures tracked here, ranking #111 worldwide and making up 0% of the global total. The sectors listed most often are Financial Services, Government & Defense, Technology.

Who is most active in Cameroon

Spacebears — 2 victims in Cameroon. Hyflock — 1 victims in Cameroon. Worldleaks — 1 victims in Cameroon.

Ransomware threat profile: Cameroon

Cameroon ranks #111 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 5 victims in this database — 0% of the global total. The groups listing the most organisations here are Spacebears, Hyflock and Worldleaks.

The most frequently listed industries in Cameroon are Financial Services, Government & Defense, Technology. These sectors hold sensitive data and run operations that are costly to interrupt.

The volume reflects Cameroon'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 Cameroon 5

Organization Disclosed
Cameroon government troops leaked
Hyflock
Turbosoft
Spacebears
ASCOMA Cameroon
Worldleaks
Chanas Assurances S.A. (chanasassurances.com)
Fog
CNPS Cameroun
Spacebears

Frequently asked questions

How many ransomware attacks have occurred in Cameroon?

Cameroon has recorded 5 ransomware victim disclosures in this database, ranking #111 globally. This represents 0% of all tracked ransomware attacks worldwide.

Which ransomware groups target Cameroon?

The ransomware groups most active in Cameroon are Spacebears, Hyflock, Worldleaks, Fog. These groups collectively account for the majority of victim disclosures attributed to Cameroon.

Which industries are most targeted by ransomware in Cameroon?

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

How does Cameroon rank globally for ransomware attacks?

Cameroon ranks #111 globally for ransomware attacks with 5 victim disclosures, representing 0% of the worldwide total of 24,400 tracked victims.

How can organisations in Cameroon protect against ransomware?

Organisations in Cameroon 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 Cameroon is also recommended.