IBM X-Force's "2025 Threat Intelligence Index" reveals that ransomware incidents fell to 28% of malware occurrences, a continued positive trend for three years. Despite this decrease, actual attacks increased by 25% in 2024, primarily involving prominent ransomware families. The decline is attributed to reduced activity from major malware distributors and enhanced law enforcement efforts. However, a contrasting rise of 84% in infostealer malware was noted, indicating a shift in cybercriminal focus towards data theft rather than ransom demands, driven by phishing tactics that capture sensitive information.
"For the year, ransomware accounted for just 28% of malware incidents, the third annual decline in a row. This means a decrease in malware distributed in advance of ransomware attacks."
"IBM X-Force observed a 25% rise in actual ransomware attacks last year. Among the most active ransomware families in 2024 were Akira, LockBit, Black Basta, RansomHub, and Hunters International."
"Cybercriminals are more apt to steal your sensitive data than hold it for ransom. That led to an 84% weekly rise in infostealers last year over 2023."
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