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Ransomware attacks in Qatar

18 organisations in Qatar have been listed on ransomware leak sites, ranking #71 worldwide. Updated .

Victims
18
0.1% of global total
Global rank
#71
of 185 countries
Active groups
11
Most: Qilin
Sectors
11
Most: Business Services

ThreatAI analysis

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

Qatar in the global picture

Qatar accounts for 18 of the ransomware disclosures tracked here, ranking #71 worldwide and making up 0.1% of the global total. The sectors listed most often are Business Services, Manufacturing, Education.

Who is most active in Qatar

Qilin — 5 victims in Qatar. Qilin ransomware was first observed in July of 2022. Thegentlemen — 2 victims in Qatar. Babuk2 — 2 victims in Qatar. 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.

Ransomware threat profile: Qatar

Qatar ranks #71 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 18 victims in this database — 0.1% of the global total. The groups listing the most organisations here are Qilin, Thegentlemen and Babuk2.

The most frequently listed industries in Qatar are Business Services, Manufacturing, Education. 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 Qatar'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 Qatar 18

Organization Disclosed
Company #213
N0n
Qatar National Import & Export
Qilin
Black Cat Engineering Construction Wll
Qilin
Black Cat Engineering & Construction WLL
Qilin
Focus Design Partners
Thegentlemen
Qatar National Broadband
Thegentlemen
Al Sulaiti Law Firm
Payload
Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI)
Crypto24
www.northcroftme.com
Incransom
Doha British School
Qilin
Computer World W.L.L
Blackshrantac
Artan Holding
Qilin
Corporate access, up to Shipping Apps in QATAR
Babuk2
woqod.com
Babuk2
albazaar
Funksec
Jumbo Electronics Qatar
Sarcoma
qatar.vcu.edu
Dispossessor
thecondorgroup.com
Dispossessor

Frequently asked questions

How many ransomware attacks have occurred in Qatar?

Qatar has recorded 18 ransomware victim disclosures in this database, ranking #71 globally. This represents 0.1% of all tracked ransomware attacks worldwide.

Which ransomware groups target Qatar?

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

Which industries are most targeted by ransomware in Qatar?

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

How does Qatar rank globally for ransomware attacks?

Qatar ranks #71 globally for ransomware attacks with 18 victim disclosures, representing 0.1% of the worldwide total of 24,502 tracked victims.

How can organisations in Qatar protect against ransomware?

Organisations in Qatar 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 Qatar is also recommended.