Ransomware attacks continue to push their limits, becoming bolder and more sophisticated as payouts hit record-setting highs. Over the past year, ThreatLabz researchers uncovered the largest known ransomware payout in history alongside a 17.8% increase in ransomware attacks.

An unprecedented year for ransomware

Read the ThreatLabz 2024 Ransomware Report to learn about the latest ransomware attacks and trends based on expert analysis of malicious data leak sites and discoveries from the world’s largest security cloud.
 

Our findings and insights include:

 

  • Ransomware attack statistics by industry, region, ransomware family, and more
  • Unmasking the threat group behind a record-breaking ransom payout
  • Top 5 ransomware families to watch in 2024-2025
  • Ransomware predictions, including strategies and tactics for the coming year
  • Best practices to safeguard your organization against ransomware threats
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Key ransomware stats from Zscaler

17.8%

increase in ransomware attacks blocked by the Zscaler cloud

Top 3

industry targets: manufacturing, healthcare, technology

$$$

largest ransom payment by a company in history