🏅 Most Famous Ransomware Attacks
Ransomware trends, statistics and facts in 2025 - TechTarget
· The most noteworthy ransomware incident in 2023 was the barrage of organizations that fell victim to the Moveit Transfer attacks from the Clop ransomware group. The Progress Software managed file transfer product flaw, tracked as CVE-2023-3462, was publicly detailed on May 31, 2023.
Apr 15, 2025
Top 15 Cyberattacks 2024
· Threat Actor: Ransomware attack (Evidence Points to Black Basta) Ascension, a major US hospital operator, suffered a ransomware attack in May 2024, the effects of which weren’t fully revealed until December. The breach compromised the data of almost 5.6 million individuals, including sensitive medical information. This incident highlights the ...
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Top 10 Ransomware Groups of 2024: The Year’s Most Active Cyber Threats
· 2024 proved to be a tumultuous year in the cybersecurity world, marked by significant ransomware attacks and the rise of new, aggressive threat actors. While the takedown of prominent groups like ALPHV/BlackCat and disruptions to LockBit initially seemed promising, the ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) model demonstrated remarkable resilience.
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Recent ransomware attacks visualized on US map - Comparitech
· You can also track global ransomware attacks through our map of worldwide ransomware attacks (updated daily). Methodology. Our researchers have searched through state data breach sites, cybersecurity reports, high-authority news articles, and extensive cybersecurity databases to collate this list of ransomware attacks. Where possible, we have ...
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First Quarter Sees Record-Breaking Number of Ransomware Attacks
· The most prominent ransomware group behind the attacks was RansomHub. “ RansomHub emerged in early 2024 and rapidly became the most prolific RaaS group, replacing two of the previously most active groups – LockBit and Alphv /Blackcat,” Steve Alder reported for The HIPAA Journal. However, Alder noted, “RansomHub’s dominance could well be coming to an end.
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Sophos Annual Threat Report appendix: Most frequently encountered ...
· Cobalt Strike remains the most heavily used of these attack tools, present in eight percent of all incidents and nearly 11 percent of ransomware-related incidents. This is a significant decline from 2023, when Cobalt Strike was the third most frequently seen commercial tool used in MDR incidents, ranking only behind the AnyDesk and PSExec remote access tools.
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Ransomware Attack Examples and the Danger of Lateral Movement
· The onslaught of ransomware attacks illustrates that every organization is vulnerable. But it also proves that resilience is possible. By adopting continuous visibility, segmenting intelligently, and implementing a real-time defensive strategy, you can transform an inevitable breach from a business-crippling event into one you can contain and recover from.
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Qilin/Agenda Ransomware: The Credential Stealers
· Most Recent Qilin Ransomware Attacks: West Haven, CT cyberattack (Jan 15, 2025): Crippled city IT systems, data breach investigation. NHS cyberattack (June 7, 2024): Disrupted South London hospital services via Synnovis. A UK-based pathology and diagnostic services provider was attacked, impacting multiple major London hospitals (as reported in ...
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List Of Known Ransomware
Recent ransomware attacks visualized on US map - Comparitech
· From April 1, 2023, we have also logged unconfirmed ransomware attacks posted on hackers’ websites. In these cases, we omit the company name until we can confirm the attack. For a full list of sources, please request access here. Data researchers: Charlotte Bond, Rebecca Moody
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Compromised domain lists. Malware and ransom compromised domains.
· list details We built our compromised domains/IPs lists using different trusted data sources. Some of them are: abuse.ch, isc.sans.edu, malwaredomains.com, networksec.org This list is distributed free of charge. Feel free to submit a known-good domain to the suspicious domains whitelist. Your submission will be reviewed and approved for release.
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ThreatFox | Browse IOCs - abuse.ch
· Following is a list of accepted keywords along with an example search_term. ioc:ms-debug-services.com ; malware:CobaltStrike ; tag:TA505 ; threat_type:cc_skimming ; uuid:87f310f3-540b-11eb-922c-42010aa4000a
Top 10 Ransomware Groups of 2024: The Year’s Most Active Cyber Threats
· This in-depth analysis reveals the Top 10 Ransomware groups that dominated the cyberattack landscape in 2024, examining their methods, impact on businesses, ... Qilin (also known as Agenda) employed an unusual tactic in August 2024: mass theft of credentials stored in Google Chrome browsers. This credential harvesting extends the impact of ...
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Ransom-DB - Live Ransomware Updates
· Ransom-DB - Live Ransomware Updates, Provides you with real-time ransomware tracking of ransomware groups and their victims. ... Bettin Soluções em Informática, also known as bettininformatica, is a technology company based in Marília, São Paulo, Brazil. The company offers services such as computer maintenance, internet systems development ...
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Ransomware trends, statistics and facts in 2025 - TechTarget
· Ransomware statistics. The statistics listed below provide insight into the breadth and growing scale of ransomware threats: According to Verizon's "2024 Data Breach Investigations Report," released in May 2024, ransomware and data extortion accounted for 32% of reported attacks. No industry is immune to ransomware, with 92% of them identifying ransomware as a top threat.
Apr 15, 2025
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog - CVEFeed.io
· CVE-2024-53197 - Linux Kernel Out-of-Bounds Access Vulnerability - Action Due Apr 30, 2025 ( 8 days left ) Target Vendor : Linux Description : Linux Kernel contains an out-of-bounds access vulnerability in the USB-audio driver that allows an attacker with physical access to the system to use a malicious USB device to potentially manipulate system memory, escalate privileges, or execute ...
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Cybersecurity Threats - CIS
· The downloader, SocGholish, continued to lead as the top malware, making up 42% of the list. Following SocGholish were the downloaders LandUpdate808 and ClearFake. This quarter marked the first time the MS-ISAC observed either of these downloaders in its quarterly Top 10 Malware list. Top Malware Q3 2024. SocGholish; LandUpdate808;
Apr 15, 2025
Top 5 Ransomware Attacks
Top 10 Ransomware Groups of 2024: The Year’s Most Active Cyber Threats
· 2024 proved to be a tumultuous year in the cybersecurity world, marked by significant ransomware attacks and the rise of new, aggressive threat actors. While the takedown of prominent groups like ALPHV/BlackCat and disruptions to LockBit initially seemed promising, the ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) model demonstrated remarkable resilience.
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Ransomware trends, statistics and facts in 2025 - TechTarget
· Ransomware statistics. The statistics listed below provide insight into the breadth and growing scale of ransomware threats: According to Verizon's "2024 Data Breach Investigations Report," released in May 2024, ransomware and data extortion accounted for 32% of reported attacks. No industry is immune to ransomware, with 92% of them identifying ransomware as a top threat.
Apr 15, 2025
Top Cyber Attacks, Ransomware Hits, and Major Data Breaches Reported in ...
· There were 1,842 confirmed attacks worldwide. Ransomware attacks made up 38% of these, a 12% rise from the last quarter. The average ransom demand was $1.2 million, almost double from March 2024. Data breaches exposed about 218 million records in March. The average breach took 72 days to detect, showing a big gap in security visibility.
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Top 15 Cyberattacks 2024 - dailysecurityreview.com
· Threat Actor: Ransomware attack (Evidence Points to Black Basta) Ascension, a major US hospital operator, suffered a ransomware attack in May 2024, the effects of which weren’t fully revealed until December. The breach compromised the data of almost 5.6 million individuals, including sensitive medical information.
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Recent ransomware attacks visualized on US map - Comparitech
· You can also track global ransomware attacks through our map of worldwide ransomware attacks (updated daily). Methodology. Our researchers have searched through state data breach sites, cybersecurity reports, high-authority news articles, and extensive cybersecurity databases to collate this list of ransomware attacks. Where possible, we have ...
4 days ago
First Quarter Sees Record-Breaking Number of Ransomware Attacks
· The most prominent ransomware group behind the attacks was RansomHub. “ RansomHub emerged in early 2024 and rapidly became the most prolific RaaS group, replacing two of the previously most active groups – LockBit and Alphv /Blackcat,” Steve Alder reported for The HIPAA Journal. However, Alder noted, “RansomHub’s dominance could well be coming to an end.
6 days ago
Q1 2025 Global Cyber Attack Report from Check Point Software: An Almost ...
· Ransomware attacks continue to escalate, with a 126% increase compared to Q1 2024, totaling 2,289 reported incidents. North America accounted for the majority of ransomware attacks, representing 62% of all reported cases, followed by Europe at 21%. The consumer goods & services sector was the most targeted by ransomware, making up 13.2% of ...
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Year in Review: The biggest trends in ransomware
· This week, our Year in Review spotlight is on ransomware—where low-profile tactics led to high-impact consequences.. Ransomware operators often prioritized stealth over complexity for initial access. They also focused on slipping past defenses with minimal noise—uninstalling security tools, creating new firewall rules for remote access, and using common, freely available tools.
Apr 15, 2025
Top 10 Ransomware Attacks
Top 10 Ransomware Groups of 2024: The Year’s Most Active Cyber Threats
· This in-depth analysis reveals the Top 10 Ransomware groups that dominated the cyberattack landscape in 2024, examining their methods, ... What are the latest trends in Top 10 Ransomware attacks? A: Current trends include the continued prevalence of RaaS, shifting tactics (like BianLian’s move to data extortion without encryption), and the ...
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Ransomware trends, statistics and facts in 2025 - TechTarget
· Ransomware statistics. The statistics listed below provide insight into the breadth and growing scale of ransomware threats: According to Verizon's "2024 Data Breach Investigations Report," released in May 2024, ransomware and data extortion accounted for 32% of reported attacks. No industry is immune to ransomware, with 92% of them identifying ransomware as a top threat.
Apr 15, 2025
Top Cyber Attacks, Ransomware Hits, and Major Data Breaches Reported in ...
· There were 1,842 confirmed attacks worldwide. Ransomware attacks made up 38% of these, a 12% rise from the last quarter. The average ransom demand was $1.2 million, almost double from March 2024. Data breaches exposed about 218 million records in March. The average breach took 72 days to detect, showing a big gap in security visibility.
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List Of Ransomware Attacks
Recent ransomware attacks visualized on US map - Comparitech
· You can also track global ransomware attacks through our map of worldwide ransomware attacks (updated daily). Methodology. Our researchers have searched through state data breach sites, cybersecurity reports, high-authority news articles, and extensive cybersecurity databases to collate this list of ransomware attacks. Where possible, we have ...
4 days ago
Top 10 Ransomware Groups of 2024: The Year’s Most Active Cyber Threats
· 2024 proved to be a tumultuous year in the cybersecurity world, marked by significant ransomware attacks and the rise of new, aggressive threat actors. While the takedown of prominent groups like ALPHV/BlackCat and disruptions to LockBit initially seemed promising, the ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) model demonstrated remarkable resilience.
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Top Cyber Attacks, Ransomware Hits, and Major Data Breaches Reported in ...
· There were 1,842 confirmed attacks worldwide. Ransomware attacks made up 38% of these, a 12% rise from the last quarter. The average ransom demand was $1.2 million, almost double from March 2024. Data breaches exposed about 218 million records in March. The average breach took 72 days to detect, showing a big gap in security visibility.
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Ransomware trends, statistics and facts in 2025 - TechTarget
· Ransomware statistics. The statistics listed below provide insight into the breadth and growing scale of ransomware threats: According to Verizon's "2024 Data Breach Investigations Report," released in May 2024, ransomware and data extortion accounted for 32% of reported attacks. No industry is immune to ransomware, with 92% of them identifying ransomware as a top threat.
Apr 15, 2025
Top 15 Cyberattacks 2024
· Threat Actor: Ransomware attack (Evidence Points to Black Basta) Ascension, a major US hospital operator, suffered a ransomware attack in May 2024, the effects of which weren’t fully revealed until December. The breach compromised the data of almost 5.6 million individuals, including sensitive medical information. This incident highlights the ...
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Ransom-DB - Live Ransomware Updates
· Ransomware Group; 1: Mrc de maskinongé - district: MRC de Maskinongé - district is a regional county municipality in Quebec, Canada, uniting 17 municipalities over an area of more than 2,600 square kilometers. The district office is located at 760 Saint Laurent Blvd E, Louiseville, Quebec, J5V 1H9. The organization is responsible for regional ...
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Ransomware Victims on Dark Web – 13th March, 2025
· This report summarizes recent ransomware attacks across various sectors, detailing the victims, threat actors, and available information on the incidents. Due to the nature of ransomware attacks and the often-redacted information publicly available, details may be limited in some cases. The information presented here is compiled from publicly available sources and should not be considered ...
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The State of Ransomware in Q1 2025 - emsisoft.com
· Ransomware; Spotlight on Ransomware; The State of Ransomware in the U.S.: Report and Statistics 2024. This report presents a comprehensive analysis of the current state of ransomware attacks, with a focus on the impact on US government, education, and healthcare sectors. It includes insights gained from some of the major attacks in 2024.
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Most Recent Ransomware Attacks
Top 10 Ransomware Groups of 2024: The Year’s Most Active Cyber Threats
· 2024 proved to be a tumultuous year in the cybersecurity world, marked by significant ransomware attacks and the rise of new, aggressive threat actors. While the takedown of prominent groups like ALPHV/BlackCat and disruptions to LockBit initially seemed promising, the ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) model demonstrated remarkable resilience. This report analyzes the Top 10 most active ...
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Ransomware trends, statistics and facts in 2025 - TechTarget
· Here are some of the primary trends for ransomware in recent years: Supply chain attacks. Instead of attacking a single victim, supply chain attacks extend the blast radius. One such example was an exploit in the Moveit Transfer product from Progress Software that led to large-scale ransomware attacks by the Clop ransomware gang.
Apr 15, 2025
The State of Ransomware in Q1 2025 - emsisoft.com
· This article provides an in-depth look at ransomware activity in Q1 2025, highlighting attack trends, the most active threat groups, global impact, and the challenges of accurately tracking cybercrime.
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Recent ransomware attacks visualized on US map - Comparitech
· Map visualizes open ports with ransomed databases to highlight recent ransomware attacks across America.
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Last Year in Ransomware: Threat Trends and Outlook for 2025
· Fog, a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) variant derived from the STOP/DJVU family, was originally observed in 2021 targeting small businesses. In recent months, it has escalated to more complex operations, including attacks on financial institutions and critical infrastructure.
Apr 15, 2025
Ransomware Victims on Dark Web – 13th March, 2025
· This report summarizes recent ransomware attacks across various sectors, detailing the victims, threat actors, and available information on the incidents. Due to the nature of ransomware attacks and the often-redacted information publicly available, details may be limited in some cases.
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First Quarter Sees Record-Breaking Number of Ransomware Attacks
· March had a record-breaking, 107 reported ransomware attacks, an 81 percent increase compared to last year, global cybersecurity company Blackfog stated. The company which started tracking ransomware in 2020, released its quarterly ransomware report this week. The healthcare sector continued to be the most targeted, Rebecca Harpur wrote.
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Interlock ransomware evolving under the radar - Sekoia.io Blog
· ClickFix ransomware attack uses deceptive prompts and PowerShell loaders to deploy threats like Interlock under the radar.
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Most Expensive Ransomware Attacks
Halliburton Ransomware Attack Costs Energy Giant $35 Million
· Halliburton's August ransomware attack crippled IT systems, causing $35 million in losses and highlighting the vulnerability of even the largest corporations to cyber threats. The RansomHub gang is suspected. Halliburton, a global energy giant, reveals a devastating ransomware attack resulting in a $35 million loss. ...
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Ransomware Attacks Cost Banks $6.08 Million on Average ... - GBHackers
· According to recent findings, each ransomware attack costs banks an average of $6.08 million, excluding the additional expenses on cybersecurity upgrades and regulatory fines. These cyber threats not only drain finances but also cause significant operational disruptions, reputational damage, and a loss of customer trust, which in turn can negatively impact stock prices.
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Ransomware Attack on Financial Institutions Average $6.08 Million in Losses
· Financial institutions are facing an intensifying wave of ransomware attacks, with 2024 seeing an average breach cost of $6.08 million per incident—a 10% increase over the prior year, Cybersecurity News reports. Researchers documented 3,348 global ransomware attacks on banking infrastructure, revealing a shift in tactics toward more complex, multi-stage operations.
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8 key takeaways from DSIT’s Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025
· DSIT reports a significant growth in ransomware incidents in the last year. Just over 1% of businesses experienced an attack, compared to less than 0.5% in the 2024 edition of the survey. What’s interesting is that, despite the increase in ransomware attacks, several sources are reporting a global decline in the prevalence of ransomware payments.
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Emerging Threats from Third-Party Breaches: How Financial Fraud and ...
· Direct ransomware attacks continue to be the most expensive, with an average cost per case of $468,000. Third-party vulnerabilities, however, have opened doors to "indirect" ransomware—attacks that come in through suppliers or technology partners—now at a cost of $241,000 per claim, a 72% increase over last year. Preventive Steps Include:
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Ransomware trends, statistics and facts in 2025 - TechTarget
· The most noteworthy ransomware incident in 2023 was the barrage of organizations that fell victim to the Moveit Transfer attacks from the Clop ransomware group. The Progress Software managed file transfer product flaw, tracked as CVE-2023-3462, was publicly detailed on May 31, 2023.
Apr 15, 2025
Ransomware Attacks Continue to Take a Major Toll on Critical ...
· Ransomware attacks targeting critical national infrastructure (CNI) organizations have skyrocketed in costs over the past year according to a new report from Sophos. Some key findings from the report include: The median ransom payments rose dramatically to $2.54 million in 2024, which is 41 times higher than the $62,500 median seen in 2023. ...
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Cybercrime & Cybersecurity Statistics US & UK | NinjaOne
· Experts predict the estimated cost of cybercrime will increase by around 70% between 2024 and 2029, eventually costing businesses worldwide around $15.83 trillion by 2029 ().Among the various types of cyber attacks, ransomware attacks are the most frequently detected, accounting for around 70% of all incidents ().This demonstrates the widespread and severe challenge of cyber threats that ...
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Most Common Ransomware Attacks 2017
The history and evolution of ransomware attacks - TechTarget
· 2017: WannaCry -- global ransomware. The infamous WannaCry ransomware attack hit hundreds of thousands of machines across more than 150 countries in organizations ranging from banks to healthcare institutions to law enforcement agencies. It is often referred to as the biggest ransomware attack in history.
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8 Prominent Healthcare Cyber Attacks - Allegrow
· In May 2017, the WannaCry ransomware attack affected more than 200,000 computers in more than 150 countries, including a significant number of healthcare organizations. The attack exploited a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows and encrypted data on affected systems, rendering them unusable. ... Phishing attacks are one of the most common ways ...
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UK Cybercrime Statistics 2025 | Online Security - TwentyFour
· Ransomware attacks in the UK increased by 70% in 2020, ... Phishing scams were the most common type of cyber-attack in the UK, experienced in 84% of all incidents. ... According to a report by the UK government, cybercrime cost the country an estimated £14.8 billion in 2016-2017 alone. This cost includes the direct financial losses suffered by ...
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Cybersecurity Techniques, Emerging Threats, and Industry Responses ...
· 1.2.2 Ransomware's Most Dangerous Threats and the Threat's Future. Since the mid-2000s, ransomware emerged as a major threat across enterprises, small businesses, and individuals. In 2017, the FBI's IC3 reported ransomware causing over $2.3 million in losses . However, this underestimates its prevalence and cost.
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Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog - CISA
· For the benefit of the cybersecurity community and network defenders—and to help every organization better manage vulnerabilities and keep pace with threat activity—CISA maintains the authoritative source of vulnerabilities that have been exploited in the wild. Organizations should use the KEV catalog as an input to their vulnerability management prioritization framework.How to use the KEV ...
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(PDF) Ransomware Attacks and Data Breaches in the ... - ResearchGate
· In 2017 the NotPetya ransomware attack caused over $870 million worth of damage to the pharmaceutical industry by becoming one of its most destructive events. NotPetya first appeared
Apr 15, 2025
Lazarus Ransomware Group – The North Korean Cyber Menace
· WannaCry ransomware attack (2017): While not solely attributed to Lazarus, the group is suspected of involvement in the massive global ransomware campaign. Ronin Bridge attack (2022): This was the largest cryptocurrency heist to date, resulting in the theft of $620 million in Ethereum.
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Year in Review: The biggest trends in ransomware
· This week, our Year in Review spotlight is on ransomware—where low-profile tactics led to high-impact consequences.. Ransomware operators often prioritized stealth over complexity for initial access. They also focused on slipping past defenses with minimal noise—uninstalling security tools, creating new firewall rules for remote access, and using common, freely available tools.
Apr 15, 2025
The Most Popular Ransomware In History
Ransomware trends, statistics and facts in 2025 - TechTarget
· The most noteworthy ransomware incident in 2023 was the barrage of organizations that fell victim to the Moveit Transfer attacks from the Clop ransomware group. The Progress Software managed file transfer product flaw, tracked as CVE-2023-3462, was publicly detailed on May 31, 2023. ... The biggest ransomware attacks in history. Cybersecurity ...
Apr 15, 2025
Top 10 Ransomware Groups of 2024: The Year’s Most Active Cyber Threats
· Corvus Insurance reported November as the month with the highest number of claimed victims in history, while Ransomware.live maintained that July 2023 still held the record with 907 claimed victims. Regardless of the exact peak month, the overall trend points to a persistent and evolving ransomware threat.
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Year in Review: The biggest trends in ransomware
· This week, our Year in Review spotlight is on ransomware—where low-profile tactics led to high-impact consequences.. Ransomware operators often prioritized stealth over complexity for initial access. They also focused on slipping past defenses with minimal noise—uninstalling security tools, creating new firewall rules for remote access, and using common, freely available tools.
Apr 15, 2025
The State of Ransomware in Q1 2025 - emsisoft.com
· The most active ransomware groups tracked in Q1 2025 were strikingly consistent across platforms, suggesting a core cluster of dominant players: According to Ransomware.live, victims were recorded in 107 countries in the first quarter of 2025. The top 10 most affected were: Country % of Victims; United States: 47.9%: Canada:
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The Evolution of Ransomware: From Digital Nuisance to Global Threat
· In the ever-shifting landscape of cybersecurity, few threats have evolved as rapidly-or as dangerously-as ransomware. What began as a digital nuisance in the early 2000s has transformed into a global criminal enterprise targeting businesses, hospitals, government agencies, and even entire cities. At Jackson Technologies, we believe that understanding the past and present of ransomware is…
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Top Cyber Attacks, Ransomware Hits, and Major Data Breaches Reported in ...
· The ransomware scene in March 2025 has seen new tricks that old security can’t handle. Companies must update their defenses to fight these new threats. Identifying New Encryption Methodologies. Today’s ransomware uses smart encryption that’s hard to spot. Polymorphic code changes its look with each attack, tricking security tools. This ...
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Last Year in Ransomware: Threat Trends and Outlook for 2025
· Webinar: Register for a Live Demo of Halcyon's Anti-Ransomware Platform. Register Now. Why Halcyon. Back to Main. Why Halcyon. Discover the answer to the question. Versus the World. See why ransomware is so persistent and why current solutions have trouble defending. Ransomware Statistics.
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Threat Spotlight: Ransomware and Cyber Extortion in Q1 2025
· December 2024 set a record for the most organizations listed on data-leak sites—but February 2025 blew past those numbers, ... FunkSec named 152 victims this quarter—up from 82 last quarter—earning its place as the fourth most active ransomware groups in Q1 2025. This surge demonstrates how AI is enabling even inexperienced threat actors ...
Apr 15, 2025