The Decline in Ransomware in 2024 + The Threats Ahead

In organizations both big and small, ransomware has been a persistent and formidable threat. However, recent statistics indicate a glimmer of hope, suggesting a decline in the success of ransomware attacks in 2024 based on a study from 2023.

The IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Index 2023 reveals that the share of incidents attributed to ransomware dropped from 21% in 2021 to 17% in 2022. Furthermore, the State of Email Security 2023 report highlights a decrease in the prevalence of ransomware attacks globally, with affected respondents decreasing from 38% to 29% in the past year.

1. Three large ransomware events in the past handful of years  

2. Two reasons contributing to  the decline of ransomware

3. Four trends that threat actors are evolving towards

4. A look back at six top ransomware activity in 2023 
   
   
5. Why context is important to your organization's cybersecurity maturity to protect your organization in 2024