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Spain

ES #9 Most Targeted

Ransomware victim intelligence profile ยท Ranked #9 globally ยท Updated: Sep 6, 2026

425
Total Victims
2% of global total
#9
Global Rank
93
Active Groups
18
Sectors Targeted

ThreatAI Analysis

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

Spain has been hit by 419 ransomware attacks globally, placing 9th on the threat list; most active groups are Qilin, Akira, and Ransomhub who target Business Services, Manufacturing, and Technology sectors.

Spain in the global picture

Spain accounts for 425 of the ransomware disclosures tracked here, ranking #9 worldwide and making up 2% of the global total. The sectors listed most often are Business Services, Manufacturing, Technology.

Who is most active in Spain

Qilin โ€” 72 victims in Spain. Qilin ransomware was first observed in July of 2022. Akira โ€” 22 victims in Spain. 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. Ransomhub โ€” 20 victims in Spain. The group emerged in mid-February 2024 and has already listed several organizations as alleged victims of their attacks, resulting from extortion through encryption and data leaks.

Where to report an incident in Spain

National computer emergency response teams for Spain, 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: Spain

Spain ranks #9 globally for ransomware attacks, with 425 confirmed victims in this database โ€” representing 2% of the worldwide total. The most active ransomware groups targeting Spain include Qilin, Akira, Ransomhub.

The most frequently targeted industries in Spain are Business Services, Manufacturing, Technology. The healthcare sector is particularly vulnerable because attacks on hospitals and medical providers can create life-threatening situations, increasing pressure to pay ransoms quickly.

Spain's attack volume reflects broader trends in ransomware targeting: as a major economy with advanced digital infrastructure and numerous large enterprises, Spain is a high-value target for ransomware operators seeking large ransom payments.

Organisations in Spain should consider the active threat groups documented here when assessing their cybersecurity posture, implementing detection rules, and prioritising incident response planning.

Recent Victims in Spain (showing 100 of 425)

# Organization Group Sector Date
1 Asfaltos y Pavimentos S.A. (Asfalpasa) Incransom Manufacturing Sep 2, 2026
2 TERRACOM & MONTCAU Majinahanashi Other Sep 1, 2026
3 icot.es Braincipher Technology Aug 31, 2026
4 syc.es Braincipher Technology Aug 31, 2026
5 TERRA*** & MON**** Majinahanashi Technology Aug 29, 2026
6 Alter Consultores Legales Qilin Professional Services Aug 28, 2026
7 FRUCASTRO SL Emperador Agriculture and Food Production Aug 23, 2026
8 Ayuntamiento de Velilla de San Antonio Kairos Government & Defense Aug 20, 2026
9 Semana Qilin Other Aug 19, 2026
10 Castilla La Mancha Panzer Government & Defense Aug 17, 2026
11 granjarinya.com Safepay Agriculture and Food Production Aug 14, 2026
12 Zara Investment Holding Payload Financial Services Aug 13, 2026
13 Quironsalud Direwolf Healthcare Aug 10, 2026
14 simonrack.com Safepay Manufacturing Aug 3, 2026
15 The Dcoop Qilin Agriculture and Food Production Jul 31, 2026
16 DIATER Deadlock Manufacturing Jul 28, 2026
17 Acens | Cloud & Backup Global secret group Technology Jul 26, 2026
18 Postres Reina Qilin Agriculture and Food Production Jul 21, 2026
19 Postres Reina Qilin Agriculture and Food Production Jul 21, 2026
20 Acosol Qilin โ€” Jul 17, 2026
21 Acosol Qilin Energy & Utilities Jul 17, 2026
22 Feliubadalรณ Qilin Other Jul 15, 2026
23 Ferrovial Ailock Construction Jul 15, 2026
24 URH Hoteliers Qilin Hospitality and Tourism Jul 13, 2026
25 Aldaco Avance 2022 S.L. Deadlock Business Services Jul 12, 2026
26 abianchini.es Lockbit5 Business Services Jul 11, 2026
27 Martin Cava Thegentlemen Consumer Services Jul 11, 2026
28 ADM Value Barcelona Deadlock Agriculture and Food Production Jul 10, 2026
29 BARCELONA URBAN PROPERTY CHAMBER Deadlock Business Services Jul 10, 2026
30 Consulting Valladolid Deadlock Business Services Jul 10, 2026
31 Gerusia S.L. Deadlock Professional Services Jul 10, 2026
32 New Tiles S.L. Gunra Manufacturing Jul 10, 2026
33 Noega and Esnova Deadlock Technology Jul 10, 2026
34 Picassent Deadlock Manufacturing Jul 10, 2026
35 SH Hoteles (Spain) Deadlock Hospitality and Tourism Jul 10, 2026
36 Fonsan Booba project โ€” Jul 6, 2026
37 Nfinite 9000 S.L. Booba project Technology Jul 6, 2026
38 gsp.es Krybit Transportation/Logistics Jul 1, 2026
39 Indra Group Thegentlemen Technology Jul 1, 2026
40 Sertrans Thegentlemen Transportation/Logistics Jun 20, 2026
41 aquaclean.com Safepay Consumer Services Jun 15, 2026
42 Summa4 Deadlock Professional Services Jun 15, 2026
43 DISTINET MURCIA SL Qilin Business Services Jun 12, 2026
44 Nueva Pescanova Group Direwolf Agriculture and Food Production Jun 12, 2026
45 Empty Thegentlemen โ€” Jun 8, 2026
46 Sunrise, Toscana Country Club, AndalusiaCountry Club. Akira Hospitality and Tourism Jun 3, 2026
47 iql-nog.com Safepay โ€” Jun 2, 2026
48 MAPFRE ASSURANCE Lapsus$ Financial Services May 31, 2026
49 lawants Incransom Business Services May 28, 2026
50 Gestordes Spacebears Business Services May 27, 2026
51 My English House academy Nova Education May 27, 2026
52 rolser.com Dragonforce Consumer Services May 25, 2026
53 Bresme Madrid S.L. Nightspire Business Services May 24, 2026
54 Mecanizados y Montajes Aeronรกuticos (mymgroup.es) Incransom Manufacturing May 23, 2026
55 University of Valencia Nova Education May 23, 2026
56 Cablematic Dos Mil SLU Gunra Business Services May 22, 2026
57 lasevillanita.com Krybit Hospitality and Tourism May 22, 2026
58 olipes.com Safepay โ€” May 19, 2026
59 dosocho.es M3rx โ€” May 17, 2026
60 Fruits Queralt Qilin Agriculture and Food Production May 17, 2026
61 grupo55.com M3rx โ€” May 17, 2026
62 Ingelan Dragonforce Manufacturing May 17, 2026
63 Mediapost Spain Qilin Business Services May 12, 2026
64 Ayuntamiento de Valdemoro Kairos Public Sector May 11, 2026
65 ossistemes.com Lynx Technology May 10, 2026
66 eclagestio360.com Krybit Business Services May 9, 2026
67 Ruiz Barbarin Arquitectos Slp Qilin Construction May 8, 2026
68 smp.cat Safepay โ€” May 6, 2026
69 Ahorramas Qilin Consumer Services May 5, 2026
70 irestal.com Lockbit5 Business Services May 1, 2026
71 Maderas del Alto Urgel Payoutsking Manufacturing Apr 30, 2026
72 instapack.es Lockbit5 Business Services Apr 29, 2026
73 Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Worldleaks Agriculture and Food Production Apr 22, 2026
74 Industrial Carrocera Arbuciense Qilin Manufacturing Apr 21, 2026
75 Umiles Group Everest Business Services Apr 20, 2026
76 Zara (zara.com) Shinyhunters Consumer Services Apr 19, 2026
77 Sampol Coinbasecartel Energy Apr 15, 2026
78 cegasa.com Lockbit5 Manufacturing Apr 14, 2026
79 IPARBILBAO ABOGADOS - ROCA JUNYENT Lamashtu Business Services Apr 14, 2026
80 Seidor Timc Business Services Apr 9, 2026
81 Gesvalt Thegentlemen Business Services Apr 8, 2026
82 INCARFE S.L. Gunra Business Services Apr 8, 2026
83 Ventilaciones Nerual, S.L. Gunra Manufacturing Apr 8, 2026
84 fraper.com Krybit Consumer Services Apr 7, 2026
85 Operinter Qilin Business Services Apr 6, 2026
86 Gaposa Thegentlemen Manufacturing Apr 4, 2026
87 Industrias Guerra, S.A. Crypto24 Manufacturing Apr 2, 2026
88 project1631.com Beast โ€” Apr 2, 2026
89 Beltran & Garcia Financial Investment SLU Nightspire Financial Services Mar 31, 2026
90 Dronena Coinbasecartel Consumer Services Mar 30, 2026
91 lacor.es Alp-001 Manufacturing Mar 29, 2026
92 Maderas Del Noroeste Qilin Manufacturing Mar 26, 2026
93 Voltamper Qilin โ€” Mar 26, 2026
94 Autitransa Akira Transportation/Logistics Mar 23, 2026
95 iGLS Payload Healthcare Mar 23, 2026
96 Rioja Motor Akira Consumer Services Mar 23, 2026
97 GPAINNOVA Thegentlemen Technology Mar 18, 2026
98 BCN Medical Thegentlemen Healthcare Mar 16, 2026
99 Centro de Especialidades Thegentlemen Healthcare Mar 16, 2026
100 NIXVAL IT Infrastructure Nightspire Technology Mar 12, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

How many ransomware attacks have occurred in Spain?

Spain has recorded 425 ransomware victim disclosures in this database, ranking #9 globally. This represents 2% of all tracked ransomware attacks worldwide.

Which ransomware groups target Spain?

The ransomware groups most active in Spain are Qilin, Akira, Ransomhub, Lockbit3. These groups collectively account for the majority of victim disclosures attributed to Spain.

Which industries are most targeted by ransomware in Spain?

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

How does Spain rank globally for ransomware attacks?

Spain ranks #9 globally for ransomware attacks with 425 victim disclosures, representing 2% of the worldwide total of 21,386 tracked victims.

How can organisations in Spain protect against ransomware?

Organisations in Spain 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 Spain is also recommended.