Not long after, another prolific ransomware group, known as Blackcat or ALPHV, abruptlystopped operating.

Reliable data on the number of ransomware attacks and their full impact is hard to come by.

And victims whose sensitive data has been compromised oftendownplay attacksand keep the details of payment negotiations secret.

Ransomware was less lucrative in 2024 compared to years past.

Ransomware was less lucrative in 2024 compared to years past.© JL Stock/Shutterstock

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