Ransomwari is more aggressive and developed. It may be 2025 worst year ever – Internet
In 2017, and Wannacry shook the world. Within just a few days, a ransom The chaos called computer systems, It affects hundreds of companies and entities, and the UK hospital leadership to collapse, paralysis of factories and cash services on various continents. It is estimated that more than 200,000 Windows computers have been affected, with losses within thousands of dollars.
As Check Point, Wannacry was a turning point, but in light of what lives in 2025, It seems only the forefront of the threat that has become more strategic, more aggressive and technologically developed.
The year did not reach half, However, the cyberspace security company researchers actually consider this more dangerous in terms of ransom attacks. In the first three months of 2025 alone, they were identified In addition to 2,289 victims of the ransom126 % increase compared to the previous year.
According to the latest version of the Check Point annual report, The United States is still the most affected country of this threat, with 50.2 % of cases. India has recorded an increase of 38 %, driven by accelerated digitization and gaps in the infrastructure of cybersecurity. In the most influential sectors, it includes Business, manufacturing and retail servicesDescribed as a critical operational areas and is often bad.
The development of this threat is characterized by a continuous re -invention. Today, Ransomware is more than just banning and saving harmful programs, and it becomes a blackmail with multiple steps. For example, CL0p collectionIt is considered one of the most active, He gave up almost completely encrypted files, focusing on pure blackmail based on stolen data.
with The emergence of triple extortion models, which combine DDOS attacks, exposure to public data and direct contact with customers or victims partnersInternet criminals now aim to increase psychological and financial pressure. In addition, with generalization Ransom (RAAS)Electronic crimes have become available, automatic and profitable.
Last year, 46 new groups of Ransombers appeared, 48 % growth Driven by pre -manufactured groups, subsidiaries and even “customer” support services. Among the most active groups, Ransomhub, responsible for 531 known attacks.
In 2025, artificial intelligence also became part of the Internet criminals arsenal Allow the progress with highly dedicated hunting campaigns, or the malware developed through automatic code generation tools, or with Deepfakes in cases of electronic email (BEC).
“We are seeing the Ranomwari Industrial Revolution”Sergey Chikivic, head of the intelligence intelligence group, says in a statement. “Artificial intelligence allows us to customize, launch attacks and expand their scope easily, and influence is not only technically, but also operational, financial and reputation,” he says.
