Ransomware Trends Report | Q4 2024

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Victims

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Ransomware Groups

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Countries

21

Industries

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In preparing this report, the primary focus has been on meticulously analyzing the attacks carried out by various cybercriminal groups, which have been under close surveillance by our analysts from October to December. Within this scope, an attempt has been made to meticulously derive the 3-month trends of the attacking groups, taking into account various factors such as the countries targeted, the industries affected, the ransom amounts demanded, and the annual revenue of the targeted companies.

Furthermore, alongside the current statistics, the report also compiles significant news stories about ransomware attacks that have occurred in the past three months. This section aims to refresh the reader’s memory and provide a narrative context to the raw data presented.

By gathering the most compelling and noteworthy news stories, we hope to offer industry leaders insightful and visionary perspectives that will aid in understanding the broader implications of these cyber incidents and assist in shaping their strategic responses to the evolving cyber threat landscape.

Exploring Ransomware Trends in Q4 of 2024: Our Comprehensive Analysis

The Q4 2024 Ransomware Trends Report highlights a surge in global ransomware activity, with notable increases in attacks on critical industries and a shift in prominent threat actors.

Ransomware Gangs Activities

Ransomware activity was led by LockBit3 (18.6%) and RansomHub (18.5%), with significant contributions from Play, Akira, and Hunters, highlighting the evolving threat landscape and the need for stronger international cybersecurity collaboration.

Targeted Industries

In 2024, ransomware attacks heavily targeted the manufacturing sector (26%), followed by business services (16.1%), retail (13.5%), and construction (13.1%), underscoring the widespread threat across industries and the need for tailored cybersecurity measures.

Dangerous Vulnerabilities

Ransomware attacks in 2024 have increasingly exploited both new vulnerabilities, like CVE-2024-40711 and CVE-2024-51568, and older ones like Zerologon, emphasizing the critical need for proactive vulnerability management and timely threat intelligence.

Regions & Countries

Throughout 2024, ransomware attacks were concentrated in North America and Europe, with the U.S. leading (980 incidents in Q4), followed by Canada, the U.K., Germany, and Italy, highlighting the need for international cooperation and robust defense strategies.

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