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Ransomware attacks in Nepal

3 organisations in Nepal have been listed on ransomware leak sites, ranking #141 worldwide. Updated .

Victims
3
0% of global total
Global rank
#141
of 179 countries
Active groups
3
Most: Thegentlemen
Sectors
3
Most: Education

ThreatAI analysis

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

Nepal in the global picture

Nepal accounts for 3 of the ransomware disclosures tracked here, ranking #141 worldwide and making up 0% of the global total. The sectors listed most often are Education, Public Sector, Financial Services.

Who is most active in Nepal

Thegentlemen — 1 victims in Nepal. Funksec — 1 victims in Nepal. Killsec — 1 victims in Nepal.

Ransomware threat profile: Nepal

Nepal ranks #141 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 3 victims in this database — 0% of the global total. The groups listing the most organisations here are Thegentlemen, Funksec and Killsec.

The most frequently listed industries in Nepal are Education, Public Sector, Financial Services. These sectors hold sensitive data and run operations that are costly to interrupt.

The volume reflects Nepal'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 Nepal 3

Organization Disclosed
Instituto Socio-Económico Comunitario (INSEC)
Thegentlemen
mofaga.gov.np
Funksec
laxmicapital.com.np
Killsec

Frequently asked questions

How many ransomware attacks have occurred in Nepal?

Nepal has recorded 3 ransomware victim disclosures in this database, ranking #141 globally. This represents 0% of all tracked ransomware attacks worldwide.

Which ransomware groups target Nepal?

The ransomware groups most active in Nepal are Thegentlemen, Funksec, Killsec. These groups collectively account for the majority of victim disclosures attributed to Nepal.

Which industries are most targeted by ransomware in Nepal?

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

How does Nepal rank globally for ransomware attacks?

Nepal ranks #141 globally for ransomware attacks with 3 victim disclosures, representing 0% of the worldwide total of 23,094 tracked victims.

How can organisations in Nepal protect against ransomware?

Organisations in Nepal 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 Nepal is also recommended.