Ransomware is more aggressive and sophisticated. 2025 may be the worst year so far – the Internet
In 2017, the The Wanna Keri moved the world. In a few days, ransomware The confusion began in computer systems, Influenced by hundreds of companies and companies, the leading hospitals in the UK are to freeze and freeze complex factories and services in various continents. It is estimated that more than 200,000 Windows computers have been affected, with losses in the order of thousands of dollars.
As the Czech Point software experts highlighted, Wanna Keri was a turning point, but in the light of living in 2025, It seems only to be more strategic, more aggressive and technically a more sophisticated threat.
Did not even reach the half of the year, But researchers of Cyber Security Company are already considered the most dangerous with regard to ransomware attacks. 2025 is only marked in the first three months Plus 2,289 Ransomware victimsAn increase of 126% compared to the previous year.
According to the latest edition of the Check Point Annual Report, The United States is mostly influenced by this threat, with 50.2% of cases. India has recorded an increase of 38%, which runs through gaps in rapid digitization and cyber security infrastructure. In the most affected fields, they are Business, manufacturing and retail servicesActivity is described as complex and often poorly prepared areas.
The consequence of this threat is recognized by a constant re -creation. Today, ransomware is more than normal and more than rescue malware, which becomes exploitation operation with multiple stages. For example, CL0P groupIs considered one of the most active ones, Focusing on pure exploitation based on stolen data, it completely left the encryption of files.
With The emergence of triple exploitation models, which combines direct contact with DDOS attacks, public data exposure and customers or victims partnersCybercrimals are now aiming to increase mental and economic stress. In addition, with popularity Ransomware-as-service (RAAS)Cybercrime access, automated and profitable.
Last year, 46 new Ransomware groups emanated, 48% growth Pre-connecting kits, affiliate programs and “customer” auxiliary services are also operated. The most active groups have Ransombub, which is responsible for the known 531 attacks.
In 2025, the AI was also part of the Cyber Crimeans Arsenal The most personalized fishing allows you to go ahead with the propaganda, malware has been developed by automatic code generation tools or developed with dipfakes in corporate email fraud (Bec).
“We are looking at the Ransomware Industrial Revolution”The Czech Point Intelligence Intelligence Group Head Sergei Shikevich quoted in a statement. “AI has not easily seen and scale attacks to customize us, and not only impact technology, but also operational, economic and reputable,” he said.
