The New Threat Landscape: The State of Ransomware Report 2024
2024 was a record-breaking year for ransomware attacks – both in terms of publicly disclosed incidents and those that occurred under the radar. According to BlackFog’s latest “State of Ransomware 2024” report, there were 789 publicly disclosed and over 5,159 undisclosed ransomware incidents. This marks an increase of 25% and 26%, respectively, compared to the previous year.
Why This Report Matters:
Ransomware attacks have dramatically increased in intensity and frequency. Particularly alarming: 94% of publicly disclosed attacks involved data exfiltration – a method where attackers steal data to later use for extortion.
Report Highlights:
- Top 5 Ransomware Attacks: High-profile incidents included Change Healthcare, CDK Global, and NHS London, highlighting the severe financial and operational damage caused by such attacks.
- Emerging Threat Actors: Groups like RansomHub and Play dominated in 2024 with hundreds of attacks, especially targeting sectors such as manufacturing, services, and technology.
- Geographical Hotspots: The United States remained the most frequently targeted country, but smaller countries like Costa Rica and Ghana also became targets.
BlackFog Anti Data Exfiltration (ADX): Prevention First
BlackFog’s innovative ADX technology provides effective prevention against ransomware attacks. Unlike traditional methods that often react too late, BlackFog stops attacks before they can exfiltrate data.
Click here to download the full “State of Ransomware 2024” report now to gain deeper insights into ransomware trends, industry analyses, and effective defense strategies.
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