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Ransomware gangs are adopting “more brutal” tactics amidst crackdowns

Ransomware attacks show no signs of slowing down in 2024 despite increased police efforts, and experts fear it may become even more violent. While hospitals, schools, and governments remain primary targets with critical data often encrypted and held for ransom, under-reporting makes it difficult to track the full extent of this crisis. Reports suggest 2023 was a record-breaking year for ransomware with victims paying over $1 billion to cybercriminals.

Source: arstechnica.com –

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