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Ransomware attacks in Zambia

7 organisations in Zambia have been listed on ransomware leak sites, ranking #102 worldwide. Updated .

Victims
7
0% of global total
Global rank
#102
of 185 countries
Active groups
5
Most: Flocker
Sectors
4
Most: Financial Services

ThreatAI analysis

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

Zambia reports 7 ransomware victims globally ranked 101, targeted heavily by Flocker, Funksec, Krybit in financial services, public sector and healthcare sectors.

Zambia in the global picture

Zambia accounts for 7 of the ransomware disclosures tracked here, ranking #102 worldwide and making up 0% of the global total. The sectors listed most often are Financial Services, Public Sector, Healthcare.

Who is most active in Zambia

Flocker — 2 victims in Zambia. Funksec — 2 victims in Zambia. Krybit — 1 victims in Zambia.

Ransomware threat profile: Zambia

Zambia ranks #102 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 7 victims in this database — 0% of the global total. The groups listing the most organisations here are Flocker, Funksec and Krybit.

The most frequently listed industries in Zambia are Financial Services, 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 Zambia'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 Zambia 7

Organization Disclosed
zsiclife.co.zm
Krybit
ZANACO.CO.ZM
Clop
Eservices.gov.zm
Flocker
E*******s.gov.zm
Flocker
workers.com.zm
Babuk2
workers.com.zm Breach
Funksec
workers.com.zm
Funksec

Frequently asked questions

How many ransomware attacks have occurred in Zambia?

Zambia has recorded 7 ransomware victim disclosures in this database, ranking #102 globally. This represents 0% of all tracked ransomware attacks worldwide.

Which ransomware groups target Zambia?

The ransomware groups most active in Zambia are Flocker, Funksec, Krybit, Clop. These groups collectively account for the majority of victim disclosures attributed to Zambia.

Which industries are most targeted by ransomware in Zambia?

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

How does Zambia rank globally for ransomware attacks?

Zambia ranks #102 globally for ransomware attacks with 7 victim disclosures, representing 0% of the worldwide total of 24,192 tracked victims.

How can organisations in Zambia protect against ransomware?

Organisations in Zambia 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 Zambia is also recommended.