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Trends Comparison of Ransomware Attacks
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2022 2023 2024
Source: OSINT
The ransomware attack trend has been on the rise over the years, particularly in February, which
consistently experienced growth. Notably, there was a 58.71% increase from 2022 to 2023 and a
subsequent 22.% rise from 2023 to 2024, indicating sustained growth.
In February, the number of victims surged by approximately 38.9% compared to January, highlighting a
significant uptick in incidents within that period.
GEOGRAPHICAL TARGETS: TOP 5 LOCATIONS
Other, 35.22%
United States,
50.13%
Spain, 2.06%
France, 2.83%
Canada, 3.60%
United Kingdom, 6.17%
Source: OSINT
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