Security News > 2023 > July > 4 Most Dangerous and Destructive Ransomware Groups of 2022

As ransomware attacks continue, a few key groups have inflicted some of the greatest damage to their victims.

Though a variety of these criminal groups litter the cyberspace landscape, a few were especially dangerous and destructive in their ransomware attacks throughout the year.

Though seemingly new to the ransomware landscape, having surfaced in 2021, ALPHV is reportedly connected to the BlackMatter/DarkSide group responsible for the infamous ransomware attack against Colonial Pipeline in 2021.

Springing up in early 2022, Hive quickly earned a name for itself as one of the most active ransomware groups.

"There are numerous reasons why these ransomware groups are dangerous in their own right," Crompton told TechRepublic.

"Generally speaking, these groups have good malware with good infrastructure, experienced negotiation teams and custom-made tools that make ransomware attacks more straightforward, in turn attracting more affiliates to their groups."

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