Ransomware attacks increased by 50% in 2025, with new groups like The Gentlemen emerging as significant threats. The U.S. remains the primary target, while Qilin leads in the number of attacks, especially in South Korea through its KoreanLeak campaign. #Qilin #TheGentlemen
Keypoints
- Ransomware attacks grew by 50% in 2025, reaching over 5,000 incidents up to October.
- Qilin continues to be the leading ransomware group, maintaining its dominance for six months.
- The U.S. is the most targeted country, accounting for over half of September attacks.
- South Korea became a major target due to Qilin’s KoreanLeak campaign targeting asset management firms.
- The Gentlemen is a new threat group showing potential for long-term impact through targeted attacks.
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