According to a report issued by Malwarebytes, global ransomware attacks are increasing. The study reveals a significant surge from July 2022 to June 2023, with the United States being the most targeted country. The organization highlights that out of the 1,900 reported ransomware attacks collected, over 43 percent originate in the U.S, which is a 75 percent increase compared to last year’s findings.
Germany, France, and the UK also experienced a rise in deployed ransomware, although at a lower rate than the United States. The report provides details on 48 separate ransomware groups that targeted American companies, governmental organizations, and regular consumers during the mentioned time period. Healthcare and educational institutions were particularly affected. For example, dental insurer Managed Care of North America (MCNA) suffered a breach in March, and the New York City Department of Education was targeted in June.
It is important to note that the study conducted by Malwarebytes shows…
2023-08-04 14:15:50
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