Top Six Ransomware Gangs Behind 50% of 2024 Attacks! 🦠

Summary:


  1. Dominant Gangs
    Six ransomware gangs, including LockBit 3.0, have been responsible for over half of ransomware attacks in 2024, according to Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42.

  2. Increased Activity
    Unit 42 noted a 4.3% rise in ransomware incidents compared to last year, with 1,762 attacks recorded in the first six months of 2024.

  3. Tracking Methods
    Unit 42 uses a specific tracking method to analyze ransomware groups and their activities, highlighting a significant concentration of attacks among a few key players.

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