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Ransomware attacks in Estonia

5 organisations in Estonia have been listed on ransomware leak sites, ranking #112 worldwide. Updated .

Victims
5
0% of global total
Global rank
#112
of 185 countries
Active groups
5
Most: Settra
Sectors
4
Most: Construction

ThreatAI analysis

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

Estonia in the global picture

Estonia accounts for 5 of the ransomware disclosures tracked here, ranking #112 worldwide and making up 0% of the global total. The sectors listed most often are Construction, Healthcare, Business Services.

Who is most active in Estonia

Settra — 1 victims in Estonia. Lockbit5 — 1 victims in Estonia. Qilin — 1 victims in Estonia. Qilin ransomware was first observed in July of 2022.

Ransomware threat profile: Estonia

Estonia ranks #112 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 5 victims in this database — 0% of the global total. The groups listing the most organisations here are Settra, Lockbit5 and Qilin.

The most frequently listed industries in Estonia are Construction, Healthcare, Business 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 Estonia'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 Estonia 5

Organization Disclosed
passavant-ee.com
Settra
inspired.ee
Lockbit5
Merko Ehitus
Qilin
Hotell Euroopa
Akira
optiline.com
Cactus

Frequently asked questions

How many ransomware attacks have occurred in Estonia?

Estonia has recorded 5 ransomware victim disclosures in this database, ranking #112 globally. This represents 0% of all tracked ransomware attacks worldwide.

Which ransomware groups target Estonia?

The ransomware groups most active in Estonia are Settra, Lockbit5, Qilin, Akira. These groups collectively account for the majority of victim disclosures attributed to Estonia.

Which industries are most targeted by ransomware in Estonia?

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

How does Estonia rank globally for ransomware attacks?

Estonia ranks #112 globally for ransomware attacks with 5 victim disclosures, representing 0% of the worldwide total of 24,189 tracked victims.

How can organisations in Estonia protect against ransomware?

Organisations in Estonia 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 Estonia is also recommended.