Ransomware Attacks Soar by 87% in U.K, Reveals JUMPSEC

A report from JUMPSEC noted an 87% increase in attacker-reported ransomware in the U.K and a 37% globally in H1 2023. The mass exploitation of vulnerabilities is the primary contributor to this growth.  One key reason for the surge in attack figures is due to the growing number of ransomware variants.

Organizations must continually enhance their strategies for responding to cyber extortion.