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Ransomware attacks in Puerto Rico

21 organisations in Puerto Rico have been listed on ransomware leak sites, ranking #64 worldwide. Updated .

Victims
21
0.1% of global total
Global rank
#64
of 185 countries
Active groups
15
Most: Thegentlemen
Sectors
12
Most: Healthcare

ThreatAI analysis

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

With ransomware activity recorded against Puerto Rico through 21 victims, its global threat rank stands at 64, indicating a presence particularly in Healthcare, Public Sector, and Transportation/Logistics sectors by groups Thegentlemen, Qilin, Lockbit5.

Puerto Rico in the global picture

Puerto Rico accounts for 21 of the ransomware disclosures tracked here, ranking #64 worldwide and making up 0.1% of the global total. The sectors listed most often are Healthcare, Public Sector, Transportation/Logistics.

Who is most active in Puerto Rico

Thegentlemen — 5 victims in Puerto Rico. Qilin — 3 victims in Puerto Rico. Qilin ransomware was first observed in July of 2022. Lockbit5 — 1 victims in Puerto Rico.

Ransomware threat profile: Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico ranks #64 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 21 victims in this database — 0.1% of the global total. The groups listing the most organisations here are Thegentlemen, Qilin and Lockbit5.

The most frequently listed industries in Puerto Rico are Healthcare, Public Sector, Transportation/Logistics. 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 Puerto Rico'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 Puerto Rico 21

Organization Disclosed
Pulmonary Services Group
Thegentlemen
Pulmonary Services Group
Thegentlemen
ESB Puerto Rico Corp
Thegentlemen
ponce-benzo.com
Lockbit5
Inspira
Qilin
Productos La Aguadillana
Qilin
Caribbean Medical Center
Thegentlemen
Río Grande (Puerto Rico)
Payload
Copamarina Beach Resort
Thegentlemen
Luis Garratón
Sinobi
Malgor
Qilin
Quadrangle Imaging Center
Incransom
University of Puerto RicoRío Piedras Campus
D4rk4rmy
lgipr
Lynx
The Municipal Administration of Barranquitas and its Department of Finance
Blacklock
cesarcastillo.com
Clop
WorldNet Telecommunications LLC
Akira
Like Family’s
Arcusmedia
rangeramerican.com
Cactus
Infomedika
Ransomhouse
biremote.net
Dragonforce

Frequently asked questions

How many ransomware attacks have occurred in Puerto Rico?

Puerto Rico has recorded 21 ransomware victim disclosures in this database, ranking #64 globally. This represents 0.1% of all tracked ransomware attacks worldwide.

Which ransomware groups target Puerto Rico?

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

Which industries are most targeted by ransomware in Puerto Rico?

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

How does Puerto Rico rank globally for ransomware attacks?

Puerto Rico ranks #64 globally for ransomware attacks with 21 victim disclosures, representing 0.1% of the worldwide total of 24,096 tracked victims.

How can organisations in Puerto Rico protect against ransomware?

Organisations in Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico is also recommended.