Security News > 2023 > November > Nuclear and oil & gas are major targets of ransomware groups in 2024

Resecurity, Inc. protecting major Fortune 100 and government agencies globally has identified an alarming rise in ransomware operators targeting the energy sector, including nuclear facilities and related research entities.

Over the last year, ransomware attackers have targeted energy installations in North America, Asia, and the European Union.

In the EU, Handelsblatt reported that ransomware attacks targeting the energy sector more than doubled in 2022 over the previous year, with defenders recording 21 attacks through the past October.

The alarming escalation of ransomware attacks against the energy sector and critical infrastructure is a trend that cannot be ignored.

Resecurity uncovered several episodes of attacks against nuclear operators - area of major concern for national security.

Looking ahead to 2024, Resecurity analysts envision a significant growth in targeted cyber threats, particularly with ransomware groups increasingly prioritizing high-value targets within the energy sector and its supply chain.

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