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Ransomware attacks in Costa Rica

21 organisations in Costa Rica have been listed on ransomware leak sites, ranking #64 worldwide. Updated .

Victims
21
0.1% of global total
Global rank
#64
of 185 countries
Active groups
16
Most: Incransom
Sectors
10
Most: Agriculture and Food Production

ThreatAI analysis

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

Costa Rica in the global picture

Costa Rica accounts for 21 of the ransomware disclosures tracked here, ranking #64 worldwide and making up 0.1% of the global total. The sectors listed most often are Agriculture and Food Production, Transportation/Logistics, Financial Services.

Who is most active in Costa Rica

Incransom — 2 victims in Costa Rica. Arcusmedia — 2 victims in Costa Rica. Dragonforce — 2 victims in Costa Rica.

Ransomware threat profile: Costa Rica

Costa Rica ranks #64 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 21 victims in this database — 0.1% of the global total. The groups listing the most organisations here are Incransom, Arcusmedia and Dragonforce.

The most frequently listed industries in Costa Rica are Agriculture and Food Production, Transportation/Logistics, Financial 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 Costa Rica'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 Costa Rica 21

Organization Disclosed
Coopebis
Deadlock
www.coopecaja.fi.cr
Incransom
Asada Sarapiqu
Arcusmedia
Asada Sarapiqu
Arcusmedia
Recsa
Qilin
Clínica La Sabana
Payload
Colegio María Inmaculada (CMI)
Medusalocker
latamlex (gyg.local)
Incransom
Grupo Serex
Dragonforce
Laboratorio Clinico Santa Rita
Thegentlemen
Grupo DIRIA
Dragonforce
enersolcr.com
Stormous
Sisnet, Costa Rica
Nightspire
www.confabca.com
Ransomhub
recope.go.cr
Ransomhub
ctsjo.com
Funksec
Grupo Trisan
Lynx
Grupo_Trisan
Lynx
cosimti.com
Darkvault
sislocar.com
Lockbit3
Banco Promerica
Snatch

Frequently asked questions

How many ransomware attacks have occurred in Costa Rica?

Costa Rica has recorded 21 ransomware victim disclosures in this database, ranking #64 globally. This represents 0.1% of all tracked ransomware attacks worldwide.

Which ransomware groups target Costa Rica?

The ransomware groups most active in Costa Rica are Incransom, Arcusmedia, Dragonforce, Ransomhub. These groups collectively account for the majority of victim disclosures attributed to Costa Rica.

Which industries are most targeted by ransomware in Costa Rica?

In Costa Rica, the most frequently targeted sectors are Agriculture and Food Production, Transportation/Logistics, Financial Services. These industries hold valuable data and often have critical operational requirements that make them attractive ransomware targets.

How does Costa Rica rank globally for ransomware attacks?

Costa Rica ranks #64 globally for ransomware attacks with 21 victim disclosures, representing 0.1% of the worldwide total of 24,295 tracked victims.

How can organisations in Costa Rica protect against ransomware?

Organisations in Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica is also recommended.