August 13, 2024 at 04:07PM
LockBit 3.0 remains the most prominent ransomware gang in 2024, with 325 victims identified in the first half, followed by Play, 8base, Akira, BlackBasta, and Medusa. The report also highlights notable law enforcement takedowns of ransomware groups, leading to disruptions in the criminal ecosystem. It mentions the emergence of new ransomware strains like Brain Cipher.
Based on the meeting notes, here are the main takeaways:
– LockBit 3.0 remains the most prolific encryption and extortion gang so far in 2024, following a law enforcement takedown six months ago.
– Unit 42 tracked 53 ransomware groups, with six accounting for more than half of the total observed infections.
– LockBit 3.0, Play, 8base, Akira, BlackBasta, and Medusa are the top six gangs in terms of the number of victims claimed during the first half of 2024.
– Several high-profile law enforcement takedowns of ransomware groups and forums have occurred, leading to disruptions in the criminal ecosystem.
– New ransomware strains and emerging groups are being tracked by Unit 42, indicating a growing pool of individuals and groups seeking to enter the ransomware criminal ecosystem.
These points provide a clear summary of the key information conveyed in the meeting notes.