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Ransomware attacks in Sudan

4 organisations in Sudan have been listed on ransomware leak sites, ranking #135 worldwide. Updated .

Victims
4
0% of global total
Global rank
#135
of 180 countries
Active groups
3
Most: Ransomhub
Sectors
1
Most: Agriculture and Food Production

ThreatAI analysis

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

Sudan sees 4 victims of recorded ransomware activity placing it at global rank 132, notably targeted by Ransomhub, Meow, and Arcusmedia with Agriculture and Food Production most hit sectors suffering attacks.

Sudan in the global picture

Sudan accounts for 4 of the ransomware disclosures tracked here, ranking #135 worldwide and making up 0% of the global total. The sectors listed most often are Agriculture and Food Production.

Who is most active in Sudan

Ransomhub — 2 victims in Sudan. The group emerged in mid-February 2024 and has already listed several organizations as alleged victims of their attacks, resulting from extortion through encryption and data leaks. Meow — 1 victims in Sudan. Arcusmedia — 1 victims in Sudan.

Ransomware threat profile: Sudan

Sudan ranks #135 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 4 victims in this database — 0% of the global total. The groups listing the most organisations here are Ransomhub, Meow and Arcusmedia.

The most frequently listed industries in Sudan are Agriculture and Food Production. These sectors hold sensitive data and run operations that are costly to interrupt.

The volume reflects Sudan'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 Sudan 4

Organization Disclosed
www.dalgroup.com
Ransomhub
kenanasugarcompany.com
Ransomhub
Barkal Food Industries
Meow
Egyptian Sudanese
Arcusmedia

Frequently asked questions

How many ransomware attacks have occurred in Sudan?

Sudan has recorded 4 ransomware victim disclosures in this database, ranking #135 globally. This represents 0% of all tracked ransomware attacks worldwide.

Which ransomware groups target Sudan?

The ransomware groups most active in Sudan are Ransomhub, Meow, Arcusmedia. These groups collectively account for the majority of victim disclosures attributed to Sudan.

Which industries are most targeted by ransomware in Sudan?

In Sudan, the most frequently targeted sectors are Agriculture and Food Production. These industries hold valuable data and often have critical operational requirements that make them attractive ransomware targets.

How does Sudan rank globally for ransomware attacks?

Sudan ranks #135 globally for ransomware attacks with 4 victim disclosures, representing 0% of the worldwide total of 23,598 tracked victims.

How can organisations in Sudan protect against ransomware?

Organisations in Sudan 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 Sudan is also recommended.