From July 2022-June 2023, there were approximately 1,900 reported ransomware events in the U.S., Germany, France and the U.K. and more than 2,400 among the 10 most targeted countries, Malwarebytes, Inc. reports. Credit: 2ragon/Adobe Stock
While 2022 saw a decline in the number of ransomware incidents, for a few reasons, these cyberattacks are coming back in style with the U.S. seeing a 75% increase in ransomware events between the first half and second half of the past 12 months, according to Malwarebytes, Inc.
From July 2022-June 2023, there were approximately 1,900 reported ransomware events in the U.S., Germany, France and the U.K., and more than 2,400 among the 10 most targeted countries.
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Steve Hallo
Steve Hallo is managing editor of PropertyCasualty360.com. He can be reached at [email protected]
