Ransomware Rumble: Babuk2’s Dubious Claims Amidst Attack Decline
Ransomware attacks plummeted by 32% month-over-month in March 2025, according to NCC Group’s latest Threat Pulse report. Despite this, ransomware cases increased 46% year-over-year. Babuk2 claimed the highest number of attacks, yet doubts loom over their legitimacy. Clop ransomware gang led Q1, responsible for 19% of all attacks.
Hot Take:
Ransomware attacks have taken a nosedive this March, dropping faster than my New Year’s resolution to hit the gym. But don’t pop the champagne just yet; experts warn this might be the calm before the storm. With cybercriminals getting craftier and geopolitical tensions spicier than hot sauce, we might be in for a bumpy ride. Also, Babuk2, the new kid on the block, seems more interested in collecting participation trophies than actually hacking anything. If ransomware gangs had their own reality TV show, this would be the episode where the drama overshadows the action.
Key Points:
- Ransomware attacks dropped by 32% from February to March 2025, but rose 46% year-over-year.
- North America bore the brunt, with 49% of March attacks targeting the region.
- Babuk2 claimed the highest number of attacks, yet doubts about their legitimacy persist.
- Clop led the ransomware attack charts for Q1 2025, responsible for 19% of attacks.
- Four groups accounted for 45% of all Q1 2025 ransomware attacks.