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Ransomware attacks in Mauritania

1 organisations in Mauritania have been listed on ransomware leak sites, ranking #173 worldwide. Updated .

Victims
1
0% of global total
Global rank
#173
of 179 countries
Active groups
1
Most: Apt73
Sectors
1
Most: Financial Services

ThreatAI analysis

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

Mauritania has recorded one ransomware attack making it the most active country globally in terms of rank at 173 with attacks mostly coming from group Apt73 targeting financial services.

Mauritania in the global picture

Mauritania accounts for 1 of the ransomware disclosures tracked here, ranking #173 worldwide and making up 0% of the global total. The sectors listed most often are Financial Services.

Who is most active in Mauritania

Apt73 — 1 victims in Mauritania.

Ransomware threat profile: Mauritania

Mauritania ranks #173 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 1 victims in this database — 0% of the global total. The groups listing the most organisations here are Apt73.

The most frequently listed industries in Mauritania are Financial Services. These sectors hold sensitive data and run operations that are costly to interrupt.

The volume reflects Mauritania'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 Mauritania 1

Organization Disclosed
bankily.mr
Apt73

Frequently asked questions

How many ransomware attacks have occurred in Mauritania?

Mauritania has recorded 1 ransomware victim disclosures in this database, ranking #173 globally. This represents 0% of all tracked ransomware attacks worldwide.

Which ransomware groups target Mauritania?

The ransomware groups most active in Mauritania are Apt73. These groups collectively account for the majority of victim disclosures attributed to Mauritania.

Which industries are most targeted by ransomware in Mauritania?

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

How does Mauritania rank globally for ransomware attacks?

Mauritania ranks #173 globally for ransomware attacks with 1 victim disclosures, representing 0% of the worldwide total of 23,129 tracked victims.

How can organisations in Mauritania protect against ransomware?

Organisations in Mauritania 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 Mauritania is also recommended.