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Ransomware attacks in Malta

11 organisations in Malta have been listed on ransomware leak sites, ranking #84 worldwide. Updated .

Victims
11
0% of global total
Global rank
#84
of 185 countries
Active groups
7
Most: Play
Sectors
8
Most: Business Services

ThreatAI analysis

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

Malta has seen ransomware activity recorded against 11 victims, ranking 83 globally; notably, Play and Akira are two of the most active groups targeting sectors like Education and Construction.

Malta in the global picture

Malta accounts for 11 of the ransomware disclosures tracked here, ranking #84 worldwide and making up 0% of the global total. The sectors listed most often are Business Services, Education, Construction.

Who is most active in Malta

Play — 3 victims in Malta. Initially observed in June 2022, the Play ransomware (a.k.a PlayCrypt) operates through double extortion, targeting numerous organizations in Latin America. Akira — 3 victims in Malta. 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. Qilin — 1 victims in Malta. Qilin ransomware was first observed in July of 2022.

Ransomware threat profile: Malta

Malta ranks #84 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 11 victims in this database — 0% of the global total. The groups listing the most organisations here are Play, Akira and Qilin.

The most frequently listed industries in Malta are Business Services, Education, Construction. 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 Malta'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 Malta 11

Organization Disclosed
BLISS 1041
Qilin
The DeBruler
Play
Tax MT
Play
Tax MT
Play
UOM University
Coinbasecartel
Polidano Group
Ransomhouse
The Saint James Hospital Group
Incransom
Seabank Group
Lynx
Merkanti Bank Ltd
Akira
intercomp.com.mt
Akira
Intercomp
Akira

Frequently asked questions

How many ransomware attacks have occurred in Malta?

Malta has recorded 11 ransomware victim disclosures in this database, ranking #84 globally. This represents 0% of all tracked ransomware attacks worldwide.

Which ransomware groups target Malta?

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

Which industries are most targeted by ransomware in Malta?

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

How does Malta rank globally for ransomware attacks?

Malta ranks #84 globally for ransomware attacks with 11 victim disclosures, representing 0% of the worldwide total of 24,003 tracked victims.

How can organisations in Malta protect against ransomware?

Organisations in Malta 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 Malta is also recommended.