The 2024 State of Ransomware Report from BlackFog indicates unprecedented levels of ransomware incidents, with LockBit and RansomHub emerging as the most impactful groups. LockBit alone accounted for over 600 victims, particularly active in May 2024. The report noted a significant rise in new ransomware variants—65% more than in 2023—indicating the evolving landscape of cyber threats. Sectors most affected included healthcare and government, while data exfiltration reached an all-time high, highlighting the trend of combined data encryption and theft in ransomware attacks.
Data exfiltration reached a record high at 94%, making it a key component of ransomware as attackers increasingly combine encryption and data theft.
LockBit and RansomHub emerged as the most prominent ransomware groups in 2024, with 36% of attacks in May attributed to LockBit alone.
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