Global Ransomware Attacks Reach Record High with US as Primary Target

A report by Malwarebytes shows a significant increase in global ransomware attacks from July 2022 to June 2023. The United States saw the largest surge, with over 43 percent of the reported 1,900 ransomware attacks originating in the country, a 75 percent increase from the previous year. Germany, France, and the UK also experienced an uptick in attacks, but at a lower rate.