FBI report reveals a serious rise in ransomware in 2024
Ransomware attacks rose 9% in 2024
Cryptocurrency fraud also claimed more victims than ever
The FBI has released a report outlining just how costly ransomware attacks were in 2024, with attacks once again rising to claim more victims than ever.
Complaints about attacks rose 9% in 2024, and were even more expensive for victims, costing a record $16.6 billion – a 33% increase from 2023. Worryingly, critical infrastructure accounted for almost half of all ransomware complaints received, most likely a reflection of rising geopolitical tensions leading to state-sponsored and politically motivated attacks.
