Here is a practical look at common ransomware attacks, how they operate, and how organizations can defend against them.

New, more complex ransomware groups are splintering from the big names, creating a highly competitive market for victims.

Ransomware was the largest threat to U.S. critical infrastructure in 2024, with complaints rising 9% from 2023.

Lazarus Group used Medusa ransomware in Middle East and U.S. healthcare attacks, with average $260,000 demands and 366 claimed incidents.

Ransomware attacks surged 52% in 2025, with supply chain breaches nearly doubling as groups like Qilin drive record monthly incidents worldwide.

The report reveals the global threat of ransomware with organizations across 135 countries (69%) impacted by attacks in 2025.

RansomHub’s rise and disruption showed how quickly an affiliate model can industrialize extortion and how easily key capabilities can outlive a single name.

UMMC had to shut down its 35 medical clinics around Mississippi following a ransomware attack, the latest example of how such cybercriminals target healthcare institutions for money and the sensitive ...

All three dozen of the University of Mississippi Medical Center's healthcare clinics throughout the state remain closed and ...

The North Korean threat group also leveraged Comebacker backdoor, Blindingcan RAT, and info stealer Infohook in its recent attacks.

Acronis, a global leader in cybersecurity and data protection , released its biannual report, “ Acronis Cyberthreats Report H2 2025: From exploits to malicious AI ”, analyzing global threat activity ...

City officials say it's mostly affecting business licenses.