Ransomware Rampage: 2,000 Attacks on Critical Infrastructure and Counting!
Ransomware has hit critical infrastructure hard, with over 2,000 attacks since 2013, according to Temple University’s CIRA database. The most targeted sectors remain government, healthcare, and education. Despite this, nuclear sectors can relax for now—they’re still the least popular targets.
Hot Take:
Who knew ransomware attacks were like gremlins? Just add some water (or in this case, critical infrastructure) and watch them multiply! With more than 2,000 documented attacks, it’s clear that ransomware is the gift that keeps on taking. But hey, at least we finally have a comprehensive database to tell us just how bad it is. Thanks, Temple University, for giving us the world’s most depressing yearbook!
Key Points:
- The Critical Infrastructure Ransomware Attacks (CIRA) database now contains over 2,000 incidents since 2013.
- Government, healthcare, and education remain the most targeted critical sectors.
- Ransom demands have increased significantly, with demands over $5 million becoming more common.
- The database is a valuable resource for researchers, government entities, and cybersecurity professionals.
- Plans are in place to expand the database’s scope and possibly introduce an annual OSINT challenge.
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