April saw Qilin rise to prominence as the leading ransomware group while the status of RansomHub remains uncertain, following its data leak site going offline. As a result, Qilin claimed 74 victims, significantly outpacing DragonForce’s 21 claims. This fluctuation reflects instability within the cybercriminal landscape and a potential decline in overall ransomware attacks, although long-term trends show an upward trajectory.
Keypoints :
- Qilin became the top ransomware group in April, claiming 74 victims.
- RansomHub’s data leak site went offline, creating uncertainty among cybercriminals.
- The total number of claimed ransomware attacks declined to 450 in April from 564 in March.
- The United States accounted for 52% of global ransomware attacks with 234 incidents.
- New ransomware groups, Silent Team and Gunra, emerged, involving incidents in the U.S. and Canada.
- Ransomware incidents included significant attacks on companies providing critical services with potential supply chain implications.
- Qilin targeted a France-based software provider and a major South Korean industrial conglomerate among others.
- Consistent application of cybersecurity best practices is vital for resilience against evolving cyber threats.
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