Security News > 2022 > April > Ransomware attacks are on the rise, who is being affected?
A new edition of NCC Group's Monthly Threat Pulse report showed that the number of ransomware attacks are on the rise.
The report details that ransomware attacks grew by a staggering 53% in February alone, a number that may increase even more with the passing of the Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act in March.
"With ransomware attacks increasing-as would be expected after the seasonal reduction in January-it is vital that organizations continue to ensure they apply appropriate security measures," said Matt Hull, cyber threat intelligence manager at NCC Group.
The monthly report profiles the industries most affected by these attacks, with industrials ranging from aerospace and defense to construction and engineering being attacked at the highest rate.
Asia saw the third-most attacks in the world during this stretch, making up 10% of the most affected areas.
BlackCat made up the third-largest contributor of attacks during the period, being credited with stealing data from a pair of German oil companies on February 1 and the Swissport ransomware attack just three days later.
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