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Ransomware attacks in Papua New Guinea

2 organisations in Papua New Guinea have been listed on ransomware leak sites, ranking #151 worldwide. Updated .

Victims
2
0% of global total
Global rank
#151
of 181 countries
Active groups
2
Most: Deadlock
Sectors
1
Most: Business Services

ThreatAI analysis

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

Papua New Guinea sees 2 instances of ransomware activity globally ranked 151st; common targets include Business Services from groups like Deadlock and Thegentlemen.

Papua New Guinea in the global picture

Papua New Guinea accounts for 2 of the ransomware disclosures tracked here, ranking #151 worldwide and making up 0% of the global total. The sectors listed most often are Business Services.

Who is most active in Papua New Guinea

Deadlock — 1 victims in Papua New Guinea. Thegentlemen — 1 victims in Papua New Guinea.

Ransomware threat profile: Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea ranks #151 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 2 victims in this database — 0% of the global total. The groups listing the most organisations here are Deadlock and Thegentlemen.

The most frequently listed industries in Papua New Guinea are Business Services. These sectors hold sensitive data and run operations that are costly to interrupt.

The volume reflects Papua New Guinea'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 Papua New Guinea 2

Organization Disclosed
UFL
Deadlock
Magisterial Service
Thegentlemen

Frequently asked questions

How many ransomware attacks have occurred in Papua New Guinea?

Papua New Guinea has recorded 2 ransomware victim disclosures in this database, ranking #151 globally. This represents 0% of all tracked ransomware attacks worldwide.

Which ransomware groups target Papua New Guinea?

The ransomware groups most active in Papua New Guinea are Deadlock, Thegentlemen. These groups collectively account for the majority of victim disclosures attributed to Papua New Guinea.

Which industries are most targeted by ransomware in Papua New Guinea?

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

How does Papua New Guinea rank globally for ransomware attacks?

Papua New Guinea ranks #151 globally for ransomware attacks with 2 victim disclosures, representing 0% of the worldwide total of 23,642 tracked victims.

How can organisations in Papua New Guinea protect against ransomware?

Organisations in Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea is also recommended.