Check Point’s latest threat index reveals RansomHub’s continued dominance and Meow ransomware’s rise with novel tactics and significant impact. Check Point’s Global Threat Index for August 2024 revealed ransomware remains a dominant force, with RansomHub sustaining its position as the top ransomware group. This Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) operation has rapidly expanded since its rebranding from Knight ransomware, breaching over 210 victims worldwide. Meanwhile, Meow ransomware has emerged, shifting from encryption to selling stolen data on leak marketplaces. Last month, RansomHub solidified its position as the top ransomware threat, as detailed in a joint advisory from the FBI, CISA, MS-ISAC, and HHS. […]
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