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Ransomware attacks in Lebanon

16 organisations in Lebanon have been listed on ransomware leak sites, ranking #74 worldwide. Updated .

Victims
16
0.1% of global total
Global rank
#74
of 185 countries
Active groups
13
Most: Funksec
Sectors
9
Most: Business Services

ThreatAI analysis

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

Lebanon in the global picture

Lebanon accounts for 16 of the ransomware disclosures tracked here, ranking #74 worldwide and making up 0.1% of the global total. The sectors listed most often are Business Services, Education, Healthcare.

Who is most active in Lebanon

Funksec — 2 victims in Lebanon. Helldown — 2 victims in Lebanon. Stormous — 2 victims in Lebanon.

Ransomware threat profile: Lebanon

Lebanon ranks #74 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 16 victims in this database — 0.1% of the global total. The groups listing the most organisations here are Funksec, Helldown and Stormous.

The most frequently listed industries in Lebanon are Business Services, Education, 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 Lebanon'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 Lebanon 16

Organization Disclosed
mlh.com.lb
Lockbit5
SETS Solutions
Dragonforce
SAYEGH
Payload
Malia Group
Thegentlemen
solidere
Devman
awmedicalvillage.org
Global
kfar hatta medical center - Lebanon
Babuk2
myisp.live
Funksec
moph.gov.lb
Funksec
cmclb.com
Eldorado
khonaysser.com
Helldown
Khonaysser
Helldown
ccj.edu.lb
Qilin
education.eeb-lost
Stormous
lostlb
Stormous
sealco-leb.com
Lockbit3

Frequently asked questions

How many ransomware attacks have occurred in Lebanon?

Lebanon has recorded 16 ransomware victim disclosures in this database, ranking #74 globally. This represents 0.1% of all tracked ransomware attacks worldwide.

Which ransomware groups target Lebanon?

The ransomware groups most active in Lebanon are Funksec, Helldown, Stormous, Lockbit5. These groups collectively account for the majority of victim disclosures attributed to Lebanon.

Which industries are most targeted by ransomware in Lebanon?

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

How does Lebanon rank globally for ransomware attacks?

Lebanon ranks #74 globally for ransomware attacks with 16 victim disclosures, representing 0.1% of the worldwide total of 24,195 tracked victims.

How can organisations in Lebanon protect against ransomware?

Organisations in Lebanon 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 Lebanon is also recommended.