In Q4 2024, a Nuspire report noted a striking 46% increase in ransomware extortion publications, totaling 2,247 instances. Clop ransomware emerged as the leading threat, surpassing RansomHub, and was particularly active in exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities. The Professional & Technical Services sector faced significant attacks, while the Finance & Insurance industry rose to become the third most targeted. Exploit attempts surged by 72%, emphasizing vulnerabilities in specific technologies. Interestingly, while dark web listings decreased, persistent threats like Lumma Stealer continued to exploit sensitive data for malicious purposes.
According to a Nuspire report, ransomware extortion publications rose by 46% compared to Q3, revealing a significant upward trend in cybercrime.
Clop ransomware emerged as the most active group, leveraging zero-day vulnerabilities and employing double-extortion tactics that heavily targeted the Professional & Technical Services sector.
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