Ransomware Groups Weathered Raids, Profited in 2024

In 2024 ransomware activity accelerated: more than 75 active groups (up from 43 the prior year) and nearly 6,000 publicly posted victims led to widespread impact—about 51% of organizations suffered attacks, many experienced operational shutdowns and substantial revenue loss, and ransom demands ranged widely (median reported $200K, average demanded ~$1.2M). Law enforcement takedowns and arrests disrupted some services, but new groups and providers quickly emerged, highlighting the persistent large-scale threat and the importance of detection, backups, and business continuity planning.