Ransomware continued to plague major sectors including healthcare, transportation and education in 2024. Attacks led to disruptions in operations, long downtimes, and serious data breaches. Major attacks included disruptions at PIH Health in California, the RIBridges system in Rhode Island, and the school system in Marietta, Georgia. Regardless of a minor dip in reported US attacks in December, the impact of ransomware remained substantial throughout the year.

North Korean Hackers Use Fake U.S. Companies to Spread Malware in Crypto Industry: Report
North Korean hackers reportedly set up shell companies in the US to penetrate the crypto sector and target developers via fake job offers, according to