Ransomware 2024: A Comedy of Cyber Errors – LockBit’s Resilient Return and Global Chaos!
In 2024, ransomware attacks hit a record high with 5263 incidents, despite efforts from law enforcement. LockBit led the pack, even staging a comeback just five days after a takedown. The cyber landscape grows ever more complex as attacks rise globally, challenging businesses and governments to stay one step ahead.
Hot Take:
2024: The year ransomware attacks took a page from the Kardashians—always in the spotlight, unstoppable, and a little too eager for attention. As LockBit takes the crown for the most persistent troublemaker, it’s clear that cybercriminals have no respect for our peace of mind (or our firewalls). Who knew playing digital whack-a-mole could be this exhausting?
Key Points:
- 2024 recorded 5,263 ransomware attacks, the highest since 2021.
- LockBit led as the top threat actor with 526 attacks, despite a brief takedown.
- North America bore the brunt with 55% of attacks, followed by other regions experiencing upticks.
- Industrials sector was notably targeted, suffering 27% of the attacks.
- Law enforcement’s game of “whack-a-mole” continues with short-term successes.
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