Ransomware Rumble: Global Attacks Plummet 43% in Q2, Chaos Among Cybercriminals!
In Q2 2025, ransomware attacks dropped by 43% globally, thanks to law enforcement actions and internal conflicts among cybercriminals. Clop and RansomHub fell from the top 10 as DragonForce fought a “turf war.” Industrial sectors were hit hardest, while Qilin emerged as the top ransomware group with 151 attacks.
Hot Take:
Wow, who knew ransomware villains had a penchant for drama? Between law enforcement cracking down and cyber gangs having more internal squabbles than a reality TV show, it seems the digital underworld is going through its own “Days of Our Lives” moment! Here’s hoping they keep airing their drama publicly, so we can all enjoy a little less ransomware chaos during our coffee breaks.
Key Points:
- Ransomware attacks plummeted by 43% in Q2 2025 thanks to law enforcement actions and cyber-gang infighting.
- Clop and RansomHub, previously notorious ransomware groups, fell off the top 10 list of active gangs.
- Qilin leads the ransomware market with 151 attacks, up from 95 in Q1, showing it’s not all quiet on the ransomware front.
- The industrial sector faced the brunt of attacks, accounting for 30% of total hits in Q2.
- Seasonal holidays like Easter and Ramadan may have contributed to the ransomware slowdown, proving even hackers need a break!
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