2024 saw a 30% increase in active ransomware groups
Briefly

In the 2024 State of the Threat Report, Secureworks highlights a significant 30% increase in active ransomware groups, reflecting a diversification in the threat landscape.
The emergence of 31 new ransomware groups over the past year indicates a shift from a few dominant players to a more complex ecosystem, necessitating heightened vigilance.
The median dwell time of 28 hours marks a shift in ransomware operations, with some groups conducting swift 'smash-and-grab' attacks while others maintain prolonged network presence.
Threat actors increasingly leverage AiTM attacks, using readily available phishing kits, which reduces the effectiveness of traditional MFA and poses new challenges to network security.
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