Ransomware Rampage: 2024’s Cybercrime Crisis Hits New Lows
Ransomware is wreaking havoc worldwide in 2024, targeting everyone from hospitals to schools. Despite police crackdowns, the attacks are getting scarier, with hackers using more brutal intimidation tactics. Experts worry this could soon lead to real-world violence.
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Key Points:
- Ransomware attacks are becoming more frequent and aggressive in 2024.
- Victims include hospitals, schools, and government institutions worldwide.
- Ransomware gangs are using more brutal tactics like countdowns and direct threats.
- Victims paid over $1 billion to ransomware gangs in 2023, a record-breaking year.
- Experts fear that the escalation in tactics might soon lead to real-world violence.
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