WILLEMSTAD - Ransomware remains one of the most widespread and damaging forms of cybercrime in the Kingdom, with at least 121 unique ransomware attacks recorded in 2024, according to the Cybersecuritybeeld Nederland 2025.
The report notes that most attacks exploit:
software vulnerabilities
stolen or reused passwords
exposed remote-access systems
Warning for Curaçao’s Business Community
Experts say Curaçaoan businesses—particularly in tourism, finance, logistics, and retail—face increasing risk due to:
heavy reliance on European-based cloud systems
limited cybersecurity staffing
outdated software in some sectors
increasing digitalization after the pandemic
Curaçao has already seen ransomware incidents within government institutions, including the Belastingdienst.
Supply Chain Attacks Rising
The report emphasizes that even if a local business is not directly targeted, it can still be affected when an overseas partner or software provider is compromised—a trend that has hit governments and corporations throughout the Kingdom.