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Ransomware attacks in Pakistan

42 organisations in Pakistan have been listed on ransomware leak sites, ranking #49 worldwide. Updated .

Victims
42
0.2% of global total
Global rank
#49
of 185 countries
Active groups
27
Most: Qilin
Sectors
12
Most: Manufacturing

ThreatAI analysis

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

Pakistan in the global picture

Pakistan accounts for 42 of the ransomware disclosures tracked here, ranking #49 worldwide and making up 0.2% of the global total. The sectors listed most often are Manufacturing, Public Sector, Healthcare.

Who is most active in Pakistan

Qilin — 5 victims in Pakistan. Qilin ransomware was first observed in July of 2022. Babuk2 — 4 victims in Pakistan. Babuk Locker 2.0, also known as Bjorka or SkyWave, after failing to make any profit from selling public databases on forums, decided to impersonate Babuk Ransomware group. Thegentlemen — 3 victims in Pakistan.

Ransomware threat profile: Pakistan

Pakistan ranks #49 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 42 victims in this database — 0.2% of the global total. The groups listing the most organisations here are Qilin, Babuk2 and Thegentlemen.

The most frequently listed industries in Pakistan are Manufacturing, Public Sector, Healthcare. 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 Pakistan'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 Pakistan 42

Organization Disclosed
Aesthetic Specialty Centre
Booba project
Family Planning Association of Pakistan
Panzer
Petroleum Telcom Communications
Thegentlemen
Dr Akbar Niazi Teaching Hospital
Kazu
Crown Group
Qilin
EFU Life Assurance
Qilin
Treet Group of Companies
Worldleaks
medipakpharma.com
Dragonforce
Soniva Dental
Thegentlemen
Beaconhouse School System
Thegentlemen
medikaplaza.com
Apt73
Ghazi Brothers
Nightspire
EIGHTEENPK.COM
Clop
TREETGROUP.COM
Clop
Hyundai Nishat Motor
Direwolf
PAFL.COM.PK
Clop
Punjab Forensic Science Agency
Beast
Habib Bank
Qilin
Greenstar Social Marketing
Qilin
AT Solution
Sinobi
jubileelife.com
Warlock
Dynamic Engineering
Akira
Kasb Bank - K-Trade
Hunters
Pak Technologies
Chaos
nadra.gov.pk - NADRA official Of Pakistan Army & (Andhra Pradesh)
Babuk2
Roshan Packages
Sarcoma
Standard Capital Securities (Pvt) Backoffice - Pakistan Stock Market Data Vault
Babuk2
wapda.gov.pk
Babuk2
www.macter.com
Ransomhub
eConceptions
Fog
Punjab.gov.pk
Flocker
pbos.gov.pk
Babuk2
punjab.gov.pk
Funksec
insta.com.pk
Funksec
IEC + EMCO
Arcusmedia
pbos.gov.pk
Funksec
FF Steel
Sarcoma
Ali Gohar
Medusa
Al-Karam Textile Mills Pvt
Ransomhouse
KMLG
Qilin
Army Welfare Trust
Ransomhouse
Rafum Group
Mallox

Frequently asked questions

How many ransomware attacks have occurred in Pakistan?

Pakistan has recorded 42 ransomware victim disclosures in this database, ranking #49 globally. This represents 0.2% of all tracked ransomware attacks worldwide.

Which ransomware groups target Pakistan?

The ransomware groups most active in Pakistan are Qilin, Babuk2, Thegentlemen, Clop. These groups collectively account for the majority of victim disclosures attributed to Pakistan.

Which industries are most targeted by ransomware in Pakistan?

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

How does Pakistan rank globally for ransomware attacks?

Pakistan ranks #49 globally for ransomware attacks with 42 victim disclosures, representing 0.2% of the worldwide total of 24,189 tracked victims.

How can organisations in Pakistan protect against ransomware?

Organisations in Pakistan 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 Pakistan is also recommended.