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Ransomware attacks in Senegal

8 organisations in Senegal have been listed on ransomware leak sites, ranking #97 worldwide. Updated .

Victims
8
0% of global total
Global rank
#97
of 180 countries
Active groups
7
Most: Auditteam
Sectors
5
Most: Public Sector

ThreatAI analysis

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

Ransomware attacks against Senegal have recorded 8 victims globally, ranking alongside nations at rank 95 in international threat surveillance. The most active groups, Auditteam and Thegentlemen, are often linked to hits on Public Sector and Transportation/Logistics sectors.

Senegal in the global picture

Senegal accounts for 8 of the ransomware disclosures tracked here, ranking #97 worldwide and making up 0% of the global total. The sectors listed most often are Public Sector, Other, Transportation/Logistics.

Who is most active in Senegal

Auditteam — 2 victims in Senegal. Thegentlemen — 1 victims in Senegal. Krybit — 1 victims in Senegal.

Ransomware threat profile: Senegal

Senegal ranks #97 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 8 victims in this database — 0% of the global total. The groups listing the most organisations here are Auditteam, Thegentlemen and Krybit.

The most frequently listed industries in Senegal are Public Sector, Other, 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 Senegal'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 Senegal 8

Organization Disclosed
Groupe APROSEP
Thegentlemen
www.courdescomptes.sn
Krybit
Trésor Public
Auditteam
Tr***ic
Auditteam
DAF SENEGAL
The green blood group
www.mims.com
Devman
General Directorate of Taxes and Estates
Blackshrantac
SESAM Informatics
Hunters

Frequently asked questions

How many ransomware attacks have occurred in Senegal?

Senegal has recorded 8 ransomware victim disclosures in this database, ranking #97 globally. This represents 0% of all tracked ransomware attacks worldwide.

Which ransomware groups target Senegal?

The ransomware groups most active in Senegal are Auditteam, Thegentlemen, Krybit, The green blood group. These groups collectively account for the majority of victim disclosures attributed to Senegal.

Which industries are most targeted by ransomware in Senegal?

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

How does Senegal rank globally for ransomware attacks?

Senegal ranks #97 globally for ransomware attacks with 8 victim disclosures, representing 0% of the worldwide total of 23,597 tracked victims.

How can organisations in Senegal protect against ransomware?

Organisations in Senegal 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 Senegal is also recommended.