Research from Bitdefender reveals that February 2025 was the worst month recorded for ransomware attacks, with 962 incidents reported, a significant leap from 425 attacks the previous year. The Ransomware as a Service group Clop was especially active, claiming 335 of these attacks. Clop and similar groups are now opportunistically targeting newly disclosed software vulnerabilities, particularly in edge devices, using high-risk Common Vulnerability Scoring System scores. Their strategy involves rapid initial exploitation followed by prolonged manual efforts to infiltrate systems deeper before deploying ransomware, leading to potential delays in attack execution.
February 2025 saw a significant rise in ransomware attacks, with Bitdefender reporting 962 incidents, highlighting a concerning trend in cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
Clop, one of the major Ransomware as a Service groups, was responsible for 335 of those attacks, focusing on newly disclosed software vulnerabilities.
Ransomware groups now exploit newly discovered vulnerabilities quickly, launching automated scans within hours to gain remote access, followed by manual hacking to maximize damage.
The delay between initial access and ransomware deployment can take weeks or months, emphasizing the ongoing risk and evolution of ransomware strategies.
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