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Ransomware attacks in Ireland

69 organisations in Ireland have been listed on ransomware leak sites, ranking #42 worldwide. Updated .

Victims
69
0.3% of global total
Global rank
#42
of 180 countries
Active groups
33
Most: Qilin
Sectors
13
Most: Business Services

ThreatAI analysis

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

Ireland sees a notable ransomware attack record with sixty-eight reported victims, ranked at fourty-second globally - most active threat groups like Qilin and Thegentlemen target Ireland's tech- and manufacturing-heavy businesses.

Ireland in the global picture

Ireland accounts for 69 of the ransomware disclosures tracked here, ranking #42 worldwide and making up 0.3% of the global total. The sectors listed most often are Business Services, Manufacturing, Technology.

Who is most active in Ireland

Qilin — 11 victims in Ireland. Qilin ransomware was first observed in July of 2022. Thegentlemen — 6 victims in Ireland. Akira — 5 victims in Ireland. 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.

Where to report an incident in Ireland

National computer emergency response teams for Ireland, 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: Ireland

Ireland ranks #42 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 69 victims in this database — 0.3% of the global total. The groups listing the most organisations here are Qilin, Thegentlemen and Akira.

The most frequently listed industries in Ireland are Business Services, Manufacturing, Technology. 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 Ireland'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 Ireland 69

Organization Disclosed
oflaherty-law.com
Braincipher
Engineers Ireland
Thegentlemen
CORBY ROCK MILL
Qilin
Barrett Mahony Consulting Engineers
Play
Barrett Mahony Consulting Engineers
Play
Allied Recycling
Qilin
Galvin Brothers
Qilin
Primeline Logistics
Qilin
eclective.ie
M3rx
Open Options
Thegentlemen
PJ Daly Contracting
Qilin
IP Rings
Thegentlemen
Hunter
Spacebears
Gorey Community School
Payload
Waterford Hotel Group
Interlock
SmartSystems
Thegentlemen
The Go Solution
Qilin
Philip Lee
Thegentlemen
Mac Interiors
Qilin
Smartply Europe
Thegentlemen
Bantry Bespoke Joinery, Murnane & O'Shea
Akira
J Grennan & Sons
Akira
HKR Architects
Dragonforce
Dublin Airport
Everest
thefixingcompany.com
Obscura
The Fixing Company
Obscura
kclub.ie
Safepay
Shelbourne Accountants
Cephalus
RTE
Global
WIBAIE
Qilin
hlb.ie
Safepay
interiorsgroup.ie
Teamxxx
frylite.com
Qilin
microman.com
Qilin
www.monaghan.eu
Qilin
C?l???t Group
Play
Ocuco
Killsec
Perrigo Company
Termite
MCARDLESKEATH.COM
Clop
PIPERSYSTEMS.COM
Clop
derrytransport.com
Clop
Chain And Rope SuppliersLTD
Akira
Chain And Rope Suppliers LTD
Akira
Conlin's Pharmacy (conlinspharmacy.com)
Fog
McKibbin
Incransom
Marketing Incentives (leinsterappointments.ie)
Fog
O'mara
Safepay
www.fdc.ie
Ransomhub
mm********.com
Cloak
Horsesportireland.ie
Ransomhub
Navitas Semiconductor
Hunters
Corbally Gartland and Rappleyea
Rhysida
Deane Roofing and Cladding
Dragonforce
www.manotherm.ie
Ransomhub
Safefood
Meow
cognizant.com
Dispossessor
maingroup
Incransom
Arrabawn Co-op
Hunters
oconnellmahon.ie
Dan0n
GRANVILLE FOOD CARE LIMITED
Akira
Malone
Dragonforce
rehub.ie
Lockbit3
O'Connell Mahon Architects
Dan0n
rehab.ie
Lockbit3
Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs
Mogilevich
BS&B Safety Systems L.L.C
Hunters
www.cogans.ie
Trisec
Shipleys LLP
Ransomhouse
aercap.com
Slug

Frequently asked questions

How many ransomware attacks have occurred in Ireland?

Ireland has recorded 69 ransomware victim disclosures in this database, ranking #42 globally. This represents 0.3% of all tracked ransomware attacks worldwide.

Which ransomware groups target Ireland?

The ransomware groups most active in Ireland are Qilin, Thegentlemen, Akira, Play. These groups collectively account for the majority of victim disclosures attributed to Ireland.

Which industries are most targeted by ransomware in Ireland?

In Ireland, 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 Ireland rank globally for ransomware attacks?

Ireland ranks #42 globally for ransomware attacks with 69 victim disclosures, representing 0.3% of the worldwide total of 23,581 tracked victims.

How can organisations in Ireland protect against ransomware?

Organisations in Ireland 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 Ireland is also recommended.