Ransomware 2024 report: the number of ransomware victims increased by 26%

According to Cybernews tool Ransomlooker’s data, nearly 5,300 ransomware victims were reported last year, a whopping 26% increase from the previous year. Ransomware operators continue to prove their uncanny versatility, even though 2024 was marked by significant and far-reaching attempts from law enforcement to curb attacker activity.