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Ransomware attacks in Croatia

30 organisations in Croatia have been listed on ransomware leak sites, ranking #53 worldwide. Updated .

Victims
30
0.1% of global total
Global rank
#53
of 185 countries
Active groups
22
Most: Qilin
Sectors
13
Most: Business Services

ThreatAI analysis

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

Croatia in the global picture

Croatia accounts for 30 of the ransomware disclosures tracked here, ranking #53 worldwide and making up 0.1% of the global total. The sectors listed most often are Business Services, Transportation/Logistics, Agriculture and Food Production.

Who is most active in Croatia

Qilin — 4 victims in Croatia. Qilin ransomware was first observed in July of 2022. Eldorado — 3 victims in Croatia. In September The El Dorado ransomware group have been rebrand as BlackLock. Thegentlemen — 2 victims in Croatia.

Where to report an incident in Croatia

National computer emergency response teams for Croatia, 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: Croatia

Croatia ranks #53 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 30 victims in this database — 0.1% of the global total. The groups listing the most organisations here are Qilin, Eldorado and Thegentlemen.

The most frequently listed industries in Croatia are Business Services, Transportation/Logistics, Agriculture and Food Production. 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 Croatia'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 Croatia 30

Organization Disclosed
Ministarstvo poljoprivrede, šumarstva i ribarstva
Barracuda
Iveta
Thegentlemen
meridian16.hr
Krybit
meridian16.hr
Krybit
Plitvička Jezera Nacionalni Park
Qilin
Eko-Flor Plus d.o.o.
Deadlock
Ministarstvo zdravstva Republike Hrvatske
Thegentlemen
jastrebarsko.hr
Threeam
Altpro
Coinbasecartel
rovinj-rovigno.hr
Lockbit5
Region of Istria
Qilin
Brodosplit
Qilin
Lipapromet
Qilin
nszi
Warlock
The University of Zagreb Faculty of Science
Nova
Adria Grupa
Gunra
ANKERSKA PLOVIDBA d.d.
Blacklock
Croatianmint.hr
Imncrew
INNOTEKEP.COM
Clop
VODOTEHNIKA D.D.
Akira
Port of Rijeka
8base
ANKERSKA PLOVIDBA d.d.
Eldorado
tankerska.hr
Eldorado
eurovilla.hr
Darkvault
badel1862.hr
Blackout
kbc-zagreb.hr
Lockbit3
www.tankerska.hr
Eldorado
BHMAC
Arcusmedia
kras.hr
Lockbit3
bombaygrills.com
Stormous

Frequently asked questions

How many ransomware attacks have occurred in Croatia?

Croatia has recorded 30 ransomware victim disclosures in this database, ranking #53 globally. This represents 0.1% of all tracked ransomware attacks worldwide.

Which ransomware groups target Croatia?

The ransomware groups most active in Croatia are Qilin, Eldorado, Thegentlemen, Krybit. These groups collectively account for the majority of victim disclosures attributed to Croatia.

Which industries are most targeted by ransomware in Croatia?

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

How does Croatia rank globally for ransomware attacks?

Croatia ranks #53 globally for ransomware attacks with 30 victim disclosures, representing 0.1% of the worldwide total of 24,296 tracked victims.

How can organisations in Croatia protect against ransomware?

Organisations in Croatia 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 Croatia is also recommended.