2022 ThreatLabz State of Ransomware Report

The 2022 ThreatLabz State of Ransomware report summarizes Zscaler telemetry showing an 80% year‑over‑year increase in ransomware payloads and a 117% rise in double‑extortion attacks, driven by supply‑chain compromises, ransomware‑as‑a‑service affiliate models, and multi‑extortion tactics; it profiles the top ransomware families, highlights industry impacts (notably manufacturing and healthcare), and recommends zero‑trust, layered defenses and response planning to mitigate risk.