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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 15 Cyberattacks 2024 - dailysecurityreview.com
· The Synnovis ransomware attack, strongly suspected to be the work of the Qilin ransomware gang, began around June 3rd, 2024, severely disrupting NHS services in South London. The attack impacted pathology services, leading to cancelled procedures, blood shortages, and the declaration of a critical incident.
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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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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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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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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
Threat Spotlight: Ransomware and Cyber Extortion in Q1 2025
· Its attacks can strike without warning, demanding vigilance from organizations. Figure 2: Number of organizations listed on data-leak sites by ransomware group, Q1 2025. In contrast, Q4 2024 leader “RansomHub” saw a slight 1% dip in activity following its January 2025 announcement of a profit-split reduction from 90/10 to 85/15.
Apr 15, 2025
Most Dangerous Ransomware
Top 10 Ransomware Groups of 2024: The Year’s Most Active Cyber Threats
· This report analyzes the Top 10 most active ransomware groups of 2024, offering critical insights for enterprise businesses to bolster their defenses against these evolving cyber threats. The data compiled here comes from various reputable sources including Ransomware.live, RansomLook, Corvus Insurance, and Recorded Future.
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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. Among its many victims were multiple U.S. government agencies ...
Apr 15, 2025
The year hackers didn’t have to hack - ITP.net
· Cisco, Cisco Talos, Cisco Talos 2024 Year in Review, identity theft, ransomware, Vybersecurity. Cybersecurity. ... the most dangerous attackers didn’t sneak in. They walked in through the front ...
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Akira Ransomware Group Intensifies Attacks: New Escalation in ...
· The Akira ransomware group, which was first detected in March 2023, has significantly ramped up its cyberattacks, marking a new level of sophistication and ... Akira’s ability to evolve, along with its sophisticated evasion tactics, has made it one of the most dangerous and adaptable ransomware groups currently active. Ransom Demands and ...
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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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Medusa Ransomware: Inside the 2025 Resurgence of One of the Internet’s ...
· Medusa ransomware is making headlines again with its increasingly aggressive tactics. Known for its ruthless extortion techniques and expanding affiliate network, Medusa continues to cause significant disruption and financial damage. This article takes a deep dive into its operations, the main factor driving its recent resurgence, which has led to warnings issued by global authorities, its ...
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The Most Dangerous Hackers You’ve Never Heard Of
· Industrial sabotage specialists out of Iran. Scammers from China that have probably sent you a phony text or two. Ransomware extremists that just went underground. And spies. So many spies. These stories shine a spotlight on the hacking groups you don’t hear about as often—because they’re often the ones you need to worry about the most.
Apr 15, 2025
APT Rogues’ Gallery: The World’s Most Dangerous Cyber Adversaries
· Its TTPs often involve spear-phishing campaigns, exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities, and deploying custom malware such as "WannaCry" ransomware. Known for targeting financial institutions, governments, and even cryptocurrency platforms, Lazarus recently expanded its operations to lure investors using a seemingly harmless decentralized finance (DeFi) game.
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Most Recent Ransomware Attack
Ransomware trends, statistics and facts in 2025 - TechTarget
· Recent ransomware attacks. In recent years, many ransomware attacks have affected organizations and their customers. The following are some of the notable attacks. CDK Global. In June 2024, automotive technology provider CDK Global, which serves 15,000 dealerships, was forced to take most of its systems offline to contain a ransomware threat.
Apr 15, 2025
Recent ransomware attacks visualized on US map - Comparitech
· Our researchers search through state reports, industry news, and cybersecurity databases to find the latest ransomware attacks on US businesses, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies. Read our industry-specific reports: Ransomware attacks on US healthcare organizations; Ransomware attacks on US schools and ...
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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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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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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. ... including 6 in 2025 — compared to the most active ransomware groups currently operating. Indeed, ransomware such as Clop, RansomHub, Akira, Babuk, Lynx, Qilin, and Fog, each claimed more than one hundred victims in ...
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DOGE Big Balls Ransomware Attack — What You Need To Know - Forbes
· A new ransomware threat called DOGE Big Balls uses political conspiracy theories as false flags. Getty Images. Although current high-profile news events are more often to be found used as bait in ...
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Harvest Ransomware Attack - Details of Breach Disclosed
· The ransomware attack was first detected on February 27, 2025, but Harvest publicly disclosed the incident on April 10, 2025, describing it as a “cyber incident” affecting internal systems. Shortly after the announcement, the ransomware group Run Some Wares claimed responsibility via their dark web leak site, publishing sample stolen files and confirming the breach.
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Sensor-Rich Technology Giant Sensata Suffers a Ransomware Attack that ...
· Similarly, no cybercrime gang has claimed responsibility for the Sensata ransomware attack. Typical of a conventional ransomware attack that involves double extortion, the attacker is likely trying to establish communication with the company before listing the company on a data leak site and threatening to leak the stolen information.
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Most Famous 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, impact on businesses, and the implications for enterprise cybersecurity strategies.
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The Evolution of Ransomware: From Digital Nuisance to Global Threat
· The first known ransomware attack, "AIDS Trojan," emerged in 1989. It was distributed via floppy disks and targeted a limited number of users, demanding $189 sent by mail to a P.O. box. The malware encrypted file names, but was relatively easy to reverse.
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Ransomware trends, statistics and facts in 2025 - TechTarget
· Ransomware continues to plague businesses, people and nations. Learn the latest ransomware trends and get expert assessments on what to expect in 2025.
Apr 15, 2025
Top 15 Cyberattacks 2024
· 2024 saw a record number of significant cyberattacks targeting enterprises. This blog post dissects the Top 15 Cyber Attacks of 2024, examining the impact, vulnerabilities exploited, and lessons learned for bolstering enterprise security.
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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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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.
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Last Year in Ransomware: Threat Trends and Outlook for 2025
· These actors often reuse malware variants and public ransomware builders, making attribution more difficult and raising the risk of misclassification in incident response efforts. Despite the structural fragmentation, the technical foundations of most ransomware attacks remain largely unchanged.
Apr 15, 2025
Threat Spotlight: Ransomware and Cyber Extortion in Q1 2025
· Q1 2025 was a record-breaking quarter for ransomware and cyber extortion. Get the key factors behind this surge and see ransomware predictions for the rest of 2025 in our latest report.
Apr 15, 2025
Top 10 Ransomware Attacks 2023
Recent ransomware attacks visualized on US map - Comparitech
· Each dot represents the location of a ransomware attack, with the size of the dot depicting the number of records impacted. ... 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, ...
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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
Cybercrime & Cybersecurity Statistics US & UK | NinjaOne
· Around 6 billion malware attacks were detected worldwide in 2023 (Statistica). By 2031, a ransomware attack will occur on a business, consumer, or device every two seconds ... Top 10 most-Googled types of cyber attacks in the UK (as of April 2024) Most widespread branded scams.
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2025 IBM X-Force Threat Index: UK Remains Most-Attacked Country in ...
· While Europe was the most targeted in 2023, it is now in third place, accounting for 23% of all attacks. The most impacted countries in Europe included the UK (25%), Germany (18%) and Austria (14%). Manufacturing felt the brunt of ransomware attacks. For the fourth consecutive year, manufacturing was the most attacked industry.
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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 Groups of 2024: The Year’s Most Active Cyber Threats
· Regardless of the exact peak month, the overall trend points to a persistent and evolving ransomware threat. Top 10 Ransomware Gangs of 2024: A Detailed Look. Below, we delve into the Top 10 most active ransomware groups of 2024, providing crucial details on their operations and impact. 1. RansomHub: The Speed Demons of Ransomware. Other names: N/A
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Manufacturers Are Now Top Ransomware Targets—Are You Ready?
· The findings are based on dual reports from Dragos and IBM X-Force. While Dragos identified ransomware as the leading cause of industrial cybersecurity incidents in 2023, IBM’s data highlights that manufacturing topped all other sectors for the third year in a row in terms of ransomware attacks.
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Ransomware Groups Use BYOVD Attacks Exploiting Paragon Partition ...
· This BYOVD attack highlights the ever-evolving threat landscape. Proactive security measures and rapid response to vulnerabilities are essential for enterprise protection. Learn more about protecting your organization from ransomware attacks by reading our comprehensive guide on Top 10 Ransomware Groups of 2024. Staying informed about the ...
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List Of Recent Ransomware Attacks
Ransomware Victims on Dark Web – 05th 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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Ransom-DB - Live Ransomware Updates
· Ransom-DB - Live Ransomware Updates, Provides you with real-time ransomware tracking of ransomware groups and their victims.
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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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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
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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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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Q1 2025 Global Cyber Attack Report from Check Point Software: An Almost ...
· Ransomware Surge: Ransomware attacks rose by 126%, with North America accounting for 62% of global incidents, and Consumer Goods & Services being the most targeted sector. The first quarter of 2025 saw cyber attacks around the global up sharply, with businesses experiencing more frequent – and more sophisticated – attacks.
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Diverse dangers: 8 recent cyber attacks
· Here are eight recent cyber attacks that highlight the creativity (because let’s face it – threat actors are creative) and variety that exists in the threat landscape right now. 1. The growing threat for Medusa ransomware They’ve been active since 2021, but recent operations by the Medusa ransomware group have escalated dramatically.
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Most Common Ransomware Attacks 2017
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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(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
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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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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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Sophos Annual Threat Report appendix: Most frequently encountered ...
· Source: news.sophos.com - Author: gallagherseanm This appendix to our Annual Threat Report provides additional statistics on incident data and telemetry d
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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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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
Common Types of HIPAA Breaches and Ransomware Attacks
· Understanding the common types of HIPAA breaches and ransomware attacks is crucial for healthcare organizations aiming to safeguard patient data, maintain compliance, and protect their reputations. ... Ransomware Attacks in Healthcare. Ransomware attacks involve malicious software that encrypts networks, rendering them inoperable until a ransom ...
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