The first quarter of 2025 has witnessed an unprecedented wave of ransomware attacks, primarily led by the Clop group, which exploited vulnerabilities in Cleo managed file transfer solutions. This period marked a 23 percent increase in ransomware activity compared to the previous quarter, as the Clop group alone was responsible for 35 percent of victims on data leak sites. Interestingly, the retail sector has seen a rise in attacks, with Clop targeting retail companies heavily, accounting for 46 percent of the sector's victims. The tactics and impacts of this wave of ransomware are alarming and portray a rising challenge for organizations.
Ransomware activity surged in Q1 2025 with a 23% increase from Q4 2024, indicating organizations struggle to keep pace with evolving cyber threats.
The Clop group significantly impacted ransomware statistics, exploiting vulnerabilities in Cleo managed file transfer solutions, leading to a 1,400% increase in victims in February 2025.
Clop was responsible for 35% of all victims on data leak sites in February 2025, emphasizing their dominance in the cybersecurity landscape this quarter.
The attack on the retail sector, particularly by Clop, was alarming; the group accounted for 46% of retail victims, showcasing their broadening target base.
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