September saw a record number of ransomware operations, as indicated in a recently released report by NCC Group. The company’s latest “monthly cyber threat intelligence report” focuses on emerging developments in the threat landscape, particularly in the realm of ransomware attacks and cybercrime groups engaged in well-established digital extortion activities.
In September 2023, ransomware groups carried out 514 attacks, marking a 32 percent increase compared to the previous month. While August 2023 was a relatively quiet month for ransomware, the number of attacks still exceeded the typical rates for the summer period. In comparison to 2022, ransomware incidents increased 153 percent.
