Ransomware attacks increased by 30% in October, reaching the second-highest level on record with 623 incidents. The Qilin group remained the most active threat actor, exploiting critical vulnerabilities and targeting key industries worldwide. #Qilin #LockBit #RansomHub #Medusa
Keypoints
- October saw a 30% rise in ransomware attacks, with the second-highest total on record.
- The Qilin ransomware group was the most active, claiming 210 victims.
- Construction, healthcare, and energy sectors were among the most targeted industries.
- Critical vulnerabilities like CVE-2025-61882 and CVE-2025-10035 were exploited by ransomware gangs.
- Threat actors increasingly use remote management tools and supply chain tactics for persistence and deployment.
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