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Ransomware's Fragmentation Reaches a Breaking Point While LockBit Returns

Ransomware's Fragmentation Reaches a Breaking Point While LockBit Returns


Key Takeaways:

85 active ransomware and extortion groups observed in Q3 2025, reflecting the most decentralized ransomware ecosystem to date.
1,590 victims disclosed across 85 leak sites, showing high, sustained activity despite law-enforcement pressure.
14 new ransomware brands launched this quarter, proving how quickly affiliates reconstitute after takedowns.
LockBit’s reappearance with

Source: thehackernews.com –

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