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Ransomware attacks in Mexico

290 organisations in Mexico have been listed on ransomware leak sites, ranking #12 worldwide. Updated .

Victims
290
1.2% of global total
Global rank
#12
of 180 countries
Active groups
77
Most: Qilin
Sectors
21
Most: Manufacturing

ThreatAI analysis

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

Mexico's threat landscape is highlighted by 288 recorded ransomware attacks globally ranking 12th, with groups such as Qilin and Thegentlemen, and sectors manufacturing and business services most frequently targeted.

Mexico in the global picture

Mexico accounts for 290 of the ransomware disclosures tracked here, ranking #12 worldwide and making up 1.2% of the global total. The sectors listed most often are Manufacturing, Business Services, Technology.

Who is most active in Mexico

Qilin — 44 victims in Mexico. Qilin ransomware was first observed in July of 2022. Thegentlemen — 26 victims in Mexico. Lockbit5 — 17 victims in Mexico.

Where to report an incident in Mexico

National computer emergency response teams for Mexico, 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: Mexico

Mexico ranks #12 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 290 victims in this database — 1.2% of the global total. The groups listing the most organisations here are Qilin, Thegentlemen and Lockbit5.

The most frequently listed industries in Mexico are Manufacturing, Business Services, 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 Mexico'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 Mexico 290

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Organization Disclosed
Revi Group
Qilin
SEPIVER
Qilin
Salauno
Qilin
bienestarempresarial
0x00
grupoabg.com
Lockbit5
Comisión Municipal de Agua Potable y Alcantarillado de Victoria
Qilin
GRUPO STARFOODS
Majinahanashi
Ladrillera Mecanizada
Arcusmedia
MCM Telecom
Qilin
Grupo Industrial Tauro
Lamashtu
Grupo Industrial Tauro
Lamashtu
The Official Collegeof Architects of León (COAL)
Akira
The Official Collegeof Architects of León (COAL)
Akira
The Official College of Architects of León (COAL)
Akira
The Official College of Architects of León (COAL)
Akira
LA PONDEROSA
Emperador
LA PONDEROSA
Emperador
Don Hierro
Thegentlemen
Don Hierro
Thegentlemen
auromex.com
Safepay
auromex.com
Safepay
XICO
Qilin
XICO
Qilin
Grupo MARSAN
Thegentlemen
Grupo MARSAN
Thegentlemen
Magnetos y Refacciones
Thegentlemen
Magnetos y Refacciones
Thegentlemen
Grupo Juste
Qilin
Grupo Juste
Qilin
sym.com.mx
Settra
sym.com.mx
Settra
laconcepcion.com.mx
Safepay
www.tender.mx
Krybit
www.tender.mx
Krybit
Mega Velocity
Vexy ransomware
Mega Velocity
Vexy ransomware
Trucka
Incransom
Trucka
Incransom
transportesmontejo.com
Krybit
transportesmontejo.com
Krybit
tum.com.mx
Krybit
tum.com.mx
Krybit
Nutrypollo
Thegentlemen
Servicios Aereos Estrella
Thegentlemen
apatpa.com
Lockbit5
wittmann
Incransom
Cosmocolor SA de CV
Qilin
Servifruit
Medusalocker
Espinos
Thegentlemen
Federis Abogados
Booba project
Centro Médico Especializado OSI: Healthcare Solutions
Kazu
ConsultorioMovil: Telemedicine and Healthcare System
Kazu
Aztec Software
Direwolf
Cinépolis
Qilin
iSON XPERIENCES
Direwolf
Magdalena Grand Beach Golf Resort
Thegentlemen
Quaker State Mexico
Qilin
Grupo DT
Everest
Constructora Jimenez
Qilin
mecasem.org
Threeam
SEARS (Grupo Sanborns)
Spacebears
Aletex Group
Qilin
Plaza Auto Mall
Thegentlemen
BRILLONCONSUMER.COM (BRILLONCONSUMER.COM)
Clop
ENTERATEK.MXESBERBEVERAGE.COM
Clop
Mikel Coffee
Thegentlemen
Price Shoes
Qilin
ferretornillos.com
L group
Labpharma
Dark project
countrymotors.com.mx
Krybit
Excel Consultores
Qilin
minigrip.com.mx
Incransom
Contacto Garantido
Qilin
Advanced Marketing
Thegentlemen
Cano Industrial
Qilin
formasuniversales.com
Krybit
Metro Design Cente
Dragonforce
asimar.com
Dragonforce
Sedemi
Qilin
Triquesta
Thegentlemen
Grupo Mercurio
Deadlock
Grupo Vanguardia
Deadlock
Promotora Zacapu
Qilin
Quetzal Química
Deadlock
Pinturas Prisa
Ailock
shelby.com.mx
Krybit
Grupo Inteca
Qilin
duflosa.com
Krybit
acemacon.org
Threeam
ford.mx
Krybit
impulso-store.com
Stormous
jktornel
Incransom
idefeey.yucatan.gob.mx
Lockbit5
inspeqingenieria.com
Lockbit5
TERRIO Therapy Fitness
Thegentlemen
Grupo Indi
Qilin
agroexportavocados.com
Threeam
implosa.com
Lockbit5
AltaVista Strategic Partners
Qilin
PROBE, S.A. DE C.V
Krybit

Frequently asked questions

How many ransomware attacks have occurred in Mexico?

Mexico has recorded 290 ransomware victim disclosures in this database, ranking #12 globally. This represents 1.2% of all tracked ransomware attacks worldwide.

Which ransomware groups target Mexico?

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

Which industries are most targeted by ransomware in Mexico?

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

How does Mexico rank globally for ransomware attacks?

Mexico ranks #12 globally for ransomware attacks with 290 victim disclosures, representing 1.2% of the worldwide total of 23,627 tracked victims.

How can organisations in Mexico protect against ransomware?

Organisations in Mexico 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 Mexico is also recommended.