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Ransomware attacks in Palau

3 organisations in Palau have been listed on ransomware leak sites, ranking #142 worldwide. Updated .

Victims
3
0% of global total
Global rank
#142
of 183 countries
Active groups
2
Most: Qilin
Sectors
2
Most: Public Sector

ThreatAI analysis

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

With ransomware attacks against Palau recorded against 3 victims placing it at the 142nd rank globally, efforts from groups such as Qilin and Dragonforce dominate the sector posing threats to public and healthcare sectors alike.

Palau in the global picture

Palau accounts for 3 of the ransomware disclosures tracked here, ranking #142 worldwide and making up 0% of the global total. The sectors listed most often are Public Sector, Healthcare.

Who is most active in Palau

Qilin — 2 victims in Palau. Qilin ransomware was first observed in July of 2022. Dragonforce — 1 victims in Palau.

Ransomware threat profile: Palau

Palau ranks #142 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 3 victims in this database — 0% of the global total. The groups listing the most organisations here are Qilin and Dragonforce.

The most frequently listed industries in Palau are 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 Palau'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 Palau 3

Organization Disclosed
Ministry of Health of Palau
Qilin
palauhealth
Qilin
PalauGov
Dragonforce

Frequently asked questions

How many ransomware attacks have occurred in Palau?

Palau has recorded 3 ransomware victim disclosures in this database, ranking #142 globally. This represents 0% of all tracked ransomware attacks worldwide.

Which ransomware groups target Palau?

The ransomware groups most active in Palau are Qilin, Dragonforce. These groups collectively account for the majority of victim disclosures attributed to Palau.

Which industries are most targeted by ransomware in Palau?

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

How does Palau rank globally for ransomware attacks?

Palau ranks #142 globally for ransomware attacks with 3 victim disclosures, representing 0% of the worldwide total of 23,867 tracked victims.

How can organisations in Palau protect against ransomware?

Organisations in Palau 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 Palau is also recommended.