According to the FBI's 2024 Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) report, ransomware attacks increased by 9% from the previous year, with 3,156 incidents reported. Critical infrastructure sectors—such as healthcare, manufacturing, government facilities, financial services, and information technology—were heavily targeted, accounting for nearly half of all ransomware complaints.

Despite significant international law enforcement efforts, including operations against major ransomware groups like LockBit, ransomware continues to pose a substantial threat. The losses, estimated at $12 million, likely underrepresent the true impact, as many incidents go unreported or lack comprehensive loss data.

Ransomware remains a dynamic and evolving threat. Organizations must stay vigilant and prepared to protect their operations and data.

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