In the year 2024, there were 5,414 ransomware assaults globally, marking an 11% surge compared to 2023.
Starting sluggishly, attacks witnessed a rapid escalation in the second quarter, before reaching a peak in the fourth quarter, culminating in 1,827 instances (comprising 33% of the yearly total). The enforcement measures undertaken against prominent factions like LockBit led to a split, fostering heightened rivalry and an uptick in minor syndicates. The count of active ransomware factions surged by 40%, escalating from 68 in 2023 to 95
