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Ransomware attacks in Jamaica

14 organisations in Jamaica have been listed on ransomware leak sites, ranking #78 worldwide. Updated .

Victims
14
0.1% of global total
Global rank
#78
of 185 countries
Active groups
11
Most: Pear
Sectors
8
Most: Financial Services

ThreatAI analysis

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

Ransomware attacks against Jamaica were recorded with 13 victims, ranking 79 globally, primarily targeted sectors include financial services, manufacturing, healthcare; most active groups identified are Pear, Genesis, Payload.

Jamaica in the global picture

Jamaica accounts for 14 of the ransomware disclosures tracked here, ranking #78 worldwide and making up 0.1% of the global total. The sectors listed most often are Financial Services, Manufacturing, Healthcare.

Who is most active in Jamaica

Pear — 4 victims in Jamaica. Pure Extraction And Ransom (PEAR) Team is the community of highly responsible and strictly disciplined members. Settra — 1 victims in Jamaica. Genesis — 1 victims in Jamaica.

Ransomware threat profile: Jamaica

Jamaica ranks #78 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 14 victims in this database — 0.1% of the global total. The groups listing the most organisations here are Pear, Settra and Genesis.

The most frequently listed industries in Jamaica are Financial Services, Manufacturing, Healthcare. 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 Jamaica'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 Jamaica 14

Organization Disclosed
atljamaica.com
Settra
EdgeChem Jamaica Limited
Pear
EdgeChem Jamaica Limited
Pear
Island Networks
Pear
National Health Fund
Pear
Casino Gaming Commission
Genesis
JOH Investments Limited
Payload
forestry.gov.jm
Devman
Restaurant Associates
Lynx
derrimon.com
Safepay
Biomedical Caledonia Medical Laboratory (calmedlab.local)
Incransom
Development Bank of Jamaica
Hunters
Island Grill
8base
ICWI
Bianlian

Frequently asked questions

How many ransomware attacks have occurred in Jamaica?

Jamaica has recorded 14 ransomware victim disclosures in this database, ranking #78 globally. This represents 0.1% of all tracked ransomware attacks worldwide.

Which ransomware groups target Jamaica?

The ransomware groups most active in Jamaica are Pear, Settra, Genesis, Payload. These groups collectively account for the majority of victim disclosures attributed to Jamaica.

Which industries are most targeted by ransomware in Jamaica?

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

How does Jamaica rank globally for ransomware attacks?

Jamaica ranks #78 globally for ransomware attacks with 14 victim disclosures, representing 0.1% of the worldwide total of 24,049 tracked victims.

How can organisations in Jamaica protect against ransomware?

Organisations in Jamaica 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 Jamaica is also recommended.