Ransomware attacks in December totaled 574, which is the highest number of monthly intrusions since tracking commenced three years ago, with the newly emergent FunkSec ransomware-as-a-service gang — which is believed to have engaged in cybercrime and hacktivism operations — leading the charge with over 100 attacks last month, SecurityWeek reports.
Cl0p, Akira, and RansomHub were the next most active ransomware operations, according to a report from NCC Group. Additional findings revealed that North America was subjected to over 50% of all ransomware incidents last month, while the industrial sector was most targeted by intrusions, followed by the consumer, IT, financial, and healthcare industries. "Since 2021, we have seen a decrease in the number of ransomware attacks in December, likely due to the holiday season. This year, however, we observed a break in tradition with the highest numbers for December on record, highlighting the evolving and increasingly aggressive nature of ransomware threats," said NCC Group.
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