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Ransomware attacks in Maldives

2 organisations in Maldives have been listed on ransomware leak sites, ranking #155 worldwide. Updated .

Victims
2
0% of global total
Global rank
#155
of 181 countries
Active groups
2
Most: Aurora
Sectors
2
Most: Hospitality and Tourism

ThreatAI analysis

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

Maldives sees ransomware activity against 2 victims globally ranked 154th, with Aurora, Arcusmedia targeting Hospitality and Tourism, Construction sectors heavily.

Maldives in the global picture

Maldives accounts for 2 of the ransomware disclosures tracked here, ranking #155 worldwide and making up 0% of the global total. The sectors listed most often are Hospitality and Tourism, Construction.

Who is most active in Maldives

Aurora — 1 victims in Maldives. Aurora is a ransomware group associated with a multi-purpose Go-based malware distributed by multiple criminal teams from mid-2022, also sold as an infostealer/botnet under the same name on underground forums. Arcusmedia — 1 victims in Maldives.

Ransomware threat profile: Maldives

Maldives ranks #155 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 2 victims in this database — 0% of the global total. The groups listing the most organisations here are Aurora and Arcusmedia.

The most frequently listed industries in Maldives are Hospitality and Tourism, Construction. These sectors hold sensitive data and run operations that are costly to interrupt.

The volume reflects Maldives'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 Maldives 2

Organization Disclosed
Cheval Blanc Randheli
Aurora
Road Development Corporation
Arcusmedia

Frequently asked questions

How many ransomware attacks have occurred in Maldives?

Maldives has recorded 2 ransomware victim disclosures in this database, ranking #155 globally. This represents 0% of all tracked ransomware attacks worldwide.

Which ransomware groups target Maldives?

The ransomware groups most active in Maldives are Aurora, Arcusmedia. These groups collectively account for the majority of victim disclosures attributed to Maldives.

Which industries are most targeted by ransomware in Maldives?

In Maldives, the most frequently targeted sectors are Hospitality and Tourism, Construction. These industries hold valuable data and often have critical operational requirements that make them attractive ransomware targets.

How does Maldives rank globally for ransomware attacks?

Maldives ranks #155 globally for ransomware attacks with 2 victim disclosures, representing 0% of the worldwide total of 23,644 tracked victims.

How can organisations in Maldives protect against ransomware?

Organisations in Maldives 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 Maldives is also recommended.