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Ransomware attacks in Cyprus

19 organisations in Cyprus have been listed on ransomware leak sites, ranking #68 worldwide. Updated .

Victims
19
0.1% of global total
Global rank
#68
of 185 countries
Active groups
15
Most: Qilin
Sectors
12
Most: Business Services

ThreatAI analysis

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

Cyprus has seen ransomware activity from 18 victims ranked 70 globally; primarily targeted sectors include Business Services, Consumer Services and Financial Services by threat groups Qilin, Incransom, Thegentlemen.

Cyprus in the global picture

Cyprus accounts for 19 of the ransomware disclosures tracked here, ranking #68 worldwide and making up 0.1% of the global total. The sectors listed most often are Business Services, Consumer Services, Financial Services.

Who is most active in Cyprus

Qilin — 3 victims in Cyprus. Qilin ransomware was first observed in July of 2022. Thegentlemen — 2 victims in Cyprus. Incransom — 2 victims in Cyprus.

Where to report an incident in Cyprus

National computer emergency response teams for Cyprus, 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: Cyprus

Cyprus ranks #68 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 19 victims in this database — 0.1% of the global total. The groups listing the most organisations here are Qilin, Thegentlemen and Incransom.

The most frequently listed industries in Cyprus are Business Services, Consumer Services, 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 Cyprus'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 Cyprus 19

Organization Disclosed
Betopia Group
Thegentlemen
Medochemie
Qilin
Holborn European Marketing
Thegentlemen
One Plus Capital
Global secret group
Jewelex
Direwolf
TAURUS INVESTMENT HOLDINGS
Dragonforce
MPM Imports
Qilin
www.ms-security-ltd.com/Cyprus/1.48TB
Kairos
www.mpmimports.com.cy
Qilin
nissi-beach.com
Incransom
Nexia Poyiadjis IT
Hunters
RETAL Baltic Films
Incransom
semesco.com
Safepay
Tharisa
Termite
CHRISTODOULOS G. VASSILIADES & CO. LLC
Braincipher
www.aristoiclassical.org
Ransomhub
Cb**********.com
Cloak
semesco.com
Lockbit3
Flash-Motors Last Warning
Raznatovic

Frequently asked questions

How many ransomware attacks have occurred in Cyprus?

Cyprus has recorded 19 ransomware victim disclosures in this database, ranking #68 globally. This represents 0.1% of all tracked ransomware attacks worldwide.

Which ransomware groups target Cyprus?

The ransomware groups most active in Cyprus are Qilin, Thegentlemen, Incransom, Global secret group. These groups collectively account for the majority of victim disclosures attributed to Cyprus.

Which industries are most targeted by ransomware in Cyprus?

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

How does Cyprus rank globally for ransomware attacks?

Cyprus ranks #68 globally for ransomware attacks with 19 victim disclosures, representing 0.1% of the worldwide total of 24,020 tracked victims.

How can organisations in Cyprus protect against ransomware?

Organisations in Cyprus 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 Cyprus is also recommended.