Another banner year for ransomware gangs despite takedowns by the cops

NCC Group's 2024 report documents a record year for ransomware with 5,263 observed attacks—particularly against the industrial sector—and highlights major operators (LockBit, RansomHub), the growth of Ransomware-as-a-Service, and how law enforcement takedowns often lead affiliates to quickly join or form new criminal groups, indicating continued high ransomware activity into 2025.