The ransomware statistics for November 2023, demonstrate a significant rise in ransomware attacks, affecting businesses and institutions. As such, this analysis from SOS Ransomware details the increase in incidents, highlights the key players in these cyberattacks and identifies the most vulnerable sectors. Discover the true scale of this growing threat.
A rise in ransomware attacks in November
In November 2023, France saw an increase in ransomware attacks, with 22 incidents claimed. This is a notable increase on previous months. (As highlighted in the October article). Indeed, this growing trend underlines the need for heightened vigilance and enhanced cybersecurity measures. Analysis of the situation reveals that cybercriminals’ strategies continue to evolve and adapt.
Ransomware statistics: LockBit 3.0 and 8base lead cyberattacks in France
LockBit 3.0 and 8base dominate the cyberthreat landscape in France, with the highest number of attacks claimed in November 2023. Other groups, such as CiphBit, Alphav (BlackCat) and Black Basta, are also active. The number of groups involved has almost doubled since October, indicating a diversification of threats. The emergence of new players, such as ThreeAM, demonstrates the constant adaptability of ransomware groups.
The Île-de-France region on the front line
In November 2023, SOS Ransomware identified a concentration of cyberattacks on the Île-de-France region, the most affected with seven claimed incidents. Three other regions, Centre-Val de Loire, Hauts-de-France and Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, were each hit by two attacks, indicating an active threat from cybercriminals. Other French regions were relatively less exposed. These ransomware statistics demonstrate the importance for businesses in all regions of having robust cybersecurity strategies in place.
Data leakage: A ubiquitous threat in November 2023
The volume of data exfiltrated during ransomware attacks peaked at 1,430 GB. The scale of these data leaks affected sensitive data. It highlights the seriousness of the intrusions and the danger this represents for the confidentiality of professional and personal data. Faced with this reality, SOS Ransomware insists on the urgency of adopting cybersecurity strategies and implementing data loss prevention (DLP) solutions.
The service sector heavily impacted by ransomware attacks
The majority of ransomware attacks in November 2023 targeted the service sector, accounting for 74% of incidents. While the secondary sector was affected in 13% of cases. No attacks were reported in the primary sector. These statistics reveal a particular threat to service industries, and the need to reinforce cybersecurity measures for these economic players.
Conclusion
In summary, the ransomware statistics for November 2023 highlight a worrying increase in ransomware attacks in France. With a notable concentration in the Paris region, and a major impact on the service sector. The emergence of new cybercriminals and the scale of data leakage underscore the urgent need for businesses in all regions and sectors to adopt enhanced cybersecurity measures.
Sources: Ransomwatch and the press
