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Counter-Ransomware Activities and Trends in 2024

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🦠 Ransomware Threats Persist Despite Law Enforcement Efforts in 2024. The ongoing ransomware crisis is fueled by Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS), cryptocurrency, and safe havens, complicating law enforcement’s battle against cybercrime. In 2024, significant arrests and sanctions targeted major ransomware groups, particularly LockBit, leading to the disruption of their operations. Notable actions included the seizure of LockBit servers and the arrest of key affiliates in multiple countries. However, the ransomware ecosystem remains resilient, with new groups like RansomHub and Akira emerging to fill the void left by dismantled operations. Despite these challenges, the overall number of ransomware attacks has decreased, indicating some success in law enforcement’s efforts to combat this pervasive threat.

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