The New Ransomware Groups Shaking Up 2025
In 2024, global ransomware attacks hit 5,414, an 11% increase from 2023.
After a slow start, attacks spiked in Q2 and surged in Q4, with 1,827 incidents (33% of the year’s total). Law enforcement actions against major groups like LockBit caused fragmentation, leading to more competition and a rise in smaller gangs. The number of active ransomware groups jumped 40%, from 68 in 2023 to 95
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