New research shows an 18% increase in ransomware attacks in the period from April 2023 to 2024, with a record-breaking ransom payment of $75 million reported. The rise in victim organizations listed on data leak sites is also notable, emphasizing the growing impact of ransomware.
The alarming $75 million ransom payment to Dark Angels group emphasizes the helplessness of organizations in the face of ransomware attacks. Many organizations find themselves in a dilemma when hit by ransomware, either paying the attackers or facing data losses and significant rebuilding efforts.
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