Ransomware attacks reached unprecedented heights in 2022. With France ranking 5th worldwide in attacks, it’s imperative to understand current threats and prepare accordingly.
Ransomware continues to evolve at an alarming rate. While some major groups such as CONTI and REvil have disappeared, others such as LockBit, BlackCat, Hive and Karakurt have grown exponentially. What’s more, new groups such as BianLian and Black Basta have emerged to compete with the established acts.
In 2022, 2363 companies fell victim to data disclosures by various ransomware groups. Analysts noted some interesting trends, such as a spike in attacks during the 13th week of the year. However, these attacks were not linked to major geopolitical events, but rather reflected the strategies of cybercriminals.
LockBit dominated the ransomware landscape in 2022, being responsible for 34% of recorded attacks. With an average of 67 attacks per month, they far outstripped other groups such as BlackCat. In France, LockBit was also the most active group, followed by Vice Society and BlackCat.
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The commercial infrastructure, finance, construction, legal and business sectors have been hit hardest by ransomware. These sectors are attractive to cybercriminals because they potentially offer greater financial rewards. In addition, companies in these sectors often have many employees and third-party suppliers, offering more entry points for attackers.
The RaaS (Ransomware-as-a-Service) business model has proved as destructive for victims as it is profitable for hackers. Companies large and small are all vulnerable. Understanding how these groups operate is essential to strengthening defenses and creating an effective defense strategy.
Faced with the growing threat of ransomware, it’s essential to have a reliable partner to help you in the event of an incident. SOS Ransomware is your trusted expert, ready to step in and guide you every step of the way. Don’t wait until it’s too late, contact SOS Ransomware today and make sure you can get back to business as usual.
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Introduction: what is ransomware?
Detecting a ransomware attack
How to react to a ransomware attack?
Some examples of ransomware attacks
What are the most active threats?
How to protect yourself from a ransomware attack?