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Ransomware attacks in Timor-Leste

4 organisations in Timor-Leste have been listed on ransomware leak sites, ranking #120 worldwide. Updated .

Victims
4
0% of global total
Global rank
#120
of 179 countries
Active groups
3
Most: Vexy ransomware
Sectors
3
Most: Technology

ThreatAI analysis

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

Timor-Leste sees ransomware activity against its 4 recorded victims placing it globally at rank 120, with Vexy ransomware, Ransomhub and Qilin the most active groups targeting tech, business services and finance sectors notably.

Timor-Leste in the global picture

Timor-Leste accounts for 4 of the ransomware disclosures tracked here, ranking #120 worldwide and making up 0% of the global total. The sectors listed most often are Technology, Business Services, Financial Services.

Who is most active in Timor-Leste

Vexy ransomware — 2 victims in Timor-Leste. Ransomhub — 1 victims in Timor-Leste. 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. Qilin — 1 victims in Timor-Leste. Qilin ransomware was first observed in July of 2022.

Ransomware threat profile: Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste ranks #120 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 4 victims in this database — 0% of the global total. The groups listing the most organisations here are Vexy ransomware, Ransomhub and Qilin.

The most frequently listed industries in Timor-Leste are Technology, Business Services, Financial Services. These sectors hold sensitive data and run operations that are costly to interrupt.

The volume reflects Timor-Leste'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 Timor-Leste 4

Organization Disclosed
Groupe Proxitel
Vexy ransomware
Groupe Proxitel
Vexy ransomware
www.timortelecom.tl
Ransomhub
conseguros
Qilin

Frequently asked questions

How many ransomware attacks have occurred in Timor-Leste?

Timor-Leste has recorded 4 ransomware victim disclosures in this database, ranking #120 globally. This represents 0% of all tracked ransomware attacks worldwide.

Which ransomware groups target Timor-Leste?

The ransomware groups most active in Timor-Leste are Vexy ransomware, Ransomhub, Qilin. These groups collectively account for the majority of victim disclosures attributed to Timor-Leste.

Which industries are most targeted by ransomware in Timor-Leste?

In Timor-Leste, the most frequently targeted sectors are Technology, Business Services, Financial Services. These industries hold valuable data and often have critical operational requirements that make them attractive ransomware targets.

How does Timor-Leste rank globally for ransomware attacks?

Timor-Leste ranks #120 globally for ransomware attacks with 4 victim disclosures, representing 0% of the worldwide total of 23,094 tracked victims.

How can organisations in Timor-Leste protect against ransomware?

Organisations in Timor-Leste 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 Timor-Leste is also recommended.