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Ransomware attacks in Zimbabwe

7 organisations in Zimbabwe have been listed on ransomware leak sites, ranking #100 worldwide. Updated .

Victims
7
0% of global total
Global rank
#100
of 180 countries
Active groups
7
Most: Nightspire
Sectors
3
Most: Financial Services

ThreatAI analysis

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

Ransomware targets Zimbabwe with seventy recorded instances, ranking it globally at 100; most active groups linked include Nightspire, Lockbit5 and Thegentlemen, striking Financial Services, Manufacturing and Business sectors disproportionately.

Zimbabwe in the global picture

Zimbabwe accounts for 7 of the ransomware disclosures tracked here, ranking #100 worldwide and making up 0% of the global total. The sectors listed most often are Financial Services, Manufacturing, Business Services.

Who is most active in Zimbabwe

Nightspire — 1 victims in Zimbabwe. Lockbit5 — 1 victims in Zimbabwe. Thegentlemen — 1 victims in Zimbabwe.

Ransomware threat profile: Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe ranks #100 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 7 victims in this database — 0% of the global total. The groups listing the most organisations here are Nightspire, Lockbit5 and Thegentlemen.

The most frequently listed industries in Zimbabwe are Financial Services, Manufacturing, Business Services. Manufacturing is an attractive target because production downtime turns directly into lost revenue.

The volume reflects Zimbabwe'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 Zimbabwe 7

Organization Disclosed
First Mutual Holdings
Nightspire
proplastics.co.zw
Lockbit5
Proplastics
Thegentlemen
pid.co.zw
Dragonransomware
Success Microfinance Bank
Meow
NetOne
Hunters
zb.co.zw
Madliberator

Frequently asked questions

How many ransomware attacks have occurred in Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe has recorded 7 ransomware victim disclosures in this database, ranking #100 globally. This represents 0% of all tracked ransomware attacks worldwide.

Which ransomware groups target Zimbabwe?

The ransomware groups most active in Zimbabwe are Nightspire, Lockbit5, Thegentlemen, Dragonransomware. These groups collectively account for the majority of victim disclosures attributed to Zimbabwe.

Which industries are most targeted by ransomware in Zimbabwe?

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

How does Zimbabwe rank globally for ransomware attacks?

Zimbabwe ranks #100 globally for ransomware attacks with 7 victim disclosures, representing 0% of the worldwide total of 23,595 tracked victims.

How can organisations in Zimbabwe protect against ransomware?

Organisations in Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe is also recommended.