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Ransomware attacks in Kazakhstan

4 organisations in Kazakhstan have been listed on ransomware leak sites, ranking #122 worldwide. Updated .

Victims
4
0% of global total
Global rank
#122
of 181 countries
Active groups
3
Most: Lockbit5
Sectors
2
Most: Healthcare

ThreatAI analysis

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

Kazakhstan reports 4 victim incidents to ransomware attacks globally ranked 122nd, with Lockbit5 and Thegentlemen among top criminal groups targeting Healthcare and Technology sectors.

Kazakhstan in the global picture

Kazakhstan accounts for 4 of the ransomware disclosures tracked here, ranking #122 worldwide and making up 0% of the global total. The sectors listed most often are Healthcare, Technology.

Who is most active in Kazakhstan

Lockbit5 — 2 victims in Kazakhstan. Thegentlemen — 1 victims in Kazakhstan. Clop — 1 victims in Kazakhstan. The ransomware group known as Cl0p is a variant of a previously known strain dubbed CryptoMix.

Where to report an incident in Kazakhstan

National computer emergency response teams for Kazakhstan, 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: Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan ranks #122 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 4 victims in this database — 0% of the global total. The groups listing the most organisations here are Lockbit5, Thegentlemen and Clop.

The most frequently listed industries in Kazakhstan are Healthcare, 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 Kazakhstan'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 Kazakhstan 4

Organization Disclosed
Tulsat
Thegentlemen
taspenlife.com
Lockbit5
taspenlife.com
Lockbit5
SPKAA.COM
Clop

Frequently asked questions

How many ransomware attacks have occurred in Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan has recorded 4 ransomware victim disclosures in this database, ranking #122 globally. This represents 0% of all tracked ransomware attacks worldwide.

Which ransomware groups target Kazakhstan?

The ransomware groups most active in Kazakhstan are Lockbit5, Thegentlemen, Clop. These groups collectively account for the majority of victim disclosures attributed to Kazakhstan.

Which industries are most targeted by ransomware in Kazakhstan?

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

How does Kazakhstan rank globally for ransomware attacks?

Kazakhstan ranks #122 globally for ransomware attacks with 4 victim disclosures, representing 0% of the worldwide total of 23,640 tracked victims.

How can organisations in Kazakhstan protect against ransomware?

Organisations in Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan is also recommended.