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Ransomware attacks in Ghana

10 organisations in Ghana have been listed on ransomware leak sites, ranking #88 worldwide. Updated .

Victims
10
0% of global total
Global rank
#88
of 185 countries
Active groups
8
Most: Thegentlemen
Sectors
6
Most: Energy

ThreatAI analysis

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

Ghana faces a ransomware threat from 10 recorded victims, ranking 86 globally; frequent attacks target Energy, Business Services, and Retail & E-Commerce sectors by groups Thegentlemen, Medusalocker, Cmdorganization.

Ghana in the global picture

Ghana accounts for 10 of the ransomware disclosures tracked here, ranking #88 worldwide and making up 0% of the global total. The sectors listed most often are Energy, Business Services, Retail & E-Commerce.

Who is most active in Ghana

Thegentlemen — 3 victims in Ghana. Medusalocker — 1 victims in Ghana. Medusa is a DDoS bot written in .NET 2.0. Cmdorganization — 1 victims in Ghana. CMD is a new kind of company that specializes in corporate system security and in identifying vulnerabilities across all aspects of the software used by a company.

Where to report an incident in Ghana

National computer emergency response teams for Ghana, 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: Ghana

Ghana ranks #88 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 10 victims in this database — 0% of the global total. The groups listing the most organisations here are Thegentlemen, Medusalocker and Cmdorganization.

The most frequently listed industries in Ghana are Energy, Business Services, Retail & E-Commerce. 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 Ghana'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 Ghana 10

Organization Disclosed
Hungry Lion
Medusalocker
Golden Star Resources
Cmdorganization
xl africa group
0day syndicate
Kasapreko
Thegentlemen
providentgh.com
Apt73
International Maritime Hospita
Thegentlemen
Ghana Bauxite Energy, Utilities & Waste
Thegentlemen
Kasapreko
Qilin
Volta River Authority
Blacksuit
ghanare.com
Braincipher

Frequently asked questions

How many ransomware attacks have occurred in Ghana?

Ghana has recorded 10 ransomware victim disclosures in this database, ranking #88 globally. This represents 0% of all tracked ransomware attacks worldwide.

Which ransomware groups target Ghana?

The ransomware groups most active in Ghana are Thegentlemen, Medusalocker, Cmdorganization, 0day syndicate. These groups collectively account for the majority of victim disclosures attributed to Ghana.

Which industries are most targeted by ransomware in Ghana?

In Ghana, the most frequently targeted sectors are Energy, Business Services, Retail & E-Commerce. These industries hold valuable data and often have critical operational requirements that make them attractive ransomware targets.

How does Ghana rank globally for ransomware attacks?

Ghana ranks #88 globally for ransomware attacks with 10 victim disclosures, representing 0% of the worldwide total of 24,192 tracked victims.

How can organisations in Ghana protect against ransomware?

Organisations in Ghana 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 Ghana is also recommended.