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With 48 new ransomware variants emerging in 2024, marking a significant 65% increase from the previous year, it’s clear why ransomware remains one of the top concerns for cybersecurity professionals globally.

RansomHub stands out as the most significant new variant of 2024, with 586 attacks recorded since its debut in February. Other notable players, such as Funksec and Kill, have also proven to be formidable threats.

Here are some key stats from 2024’s new ransomware variants:

  • Only 4 out of 48 new variants were one-time attackers.
  • New variants were behind 32% of all undisclosed attacks in 2024.
  • July saw the highest number of new gangs, with 8 making their debut that month.
  • By November and December, gangs that emerged in 2024 accounted for more than 50% of attacks during those months.

This year, we’re decided to continue to track new ransomware gangs and their victims and will keep you updated as and when we discover them.

January

There were no new ransomware variants recorded in January

February

March

Ox Thief

Victims claimed: Broker Educational Sales & Training

Crazy Hunter

Victims claimed: Changhua Christian Hospital, Asia University, Mackay Hospital Taiwan, Huacheng Electric, Johnson Fitness, KD Panels, Netronix Technology Co

Weyhro

Victims claimed: Avantune, Fragola S.p.A, MBI International, Resnick & Caffrey, CELCO Inc, Montgomery, Little & Soran, Terra Construction, Valens Bank Pay Exchange, Adriatic Glass & Mirrors, McMillan James Equipment Company, 101 Arch Street, Synergy Investments, Community Services of Missouri, Chemtron RiverBend

Skira Team

Victims claimed: Krisala Developers, CCL Products, Carruth Compliance Consulting, Lawyers Diary and Manual, Van Metropolitan Municipality, Independent Title Agency LLC, Dedicated Web Consultants Inc

Secp0

Arkana

Victims claimed: WideOpenWest, Oregon Surveillance, INFINOX Global, Anglo American, Synopsys, Ticketmaster

VanHelsing

Victims claimed: City of Belleville, ATOS Racks, MEDS Pharmacy, Studio Vallone, Compumedics Limited, CAS-CHILE, Alert Enterprise, Law Offices of David Kohn

NightSpire

Victims claimed: Hydro Vacuum, Baily International of Atlanta, Tophe, Raja Ferry Port Public, Far East Consortium International, Business Ledger Limited, Tanaka Holdings, Wilson RE, Waihong Environmental Services, Bridgewater Retirement Community, Sanyo Special Steel Manufacturing India, Sumitomo Cutting Tools EMEA, MISR AL MAHABA HOSPITAL, Khazmodan Studios, Mid-America Pool Renovation, Sisnet Costa Rica, Emo Trans Chile S.A., Compliance Consulting Group, Wilmington Personal Injury Lawyer, Zaphira Uniformes, PT Pupuk Indonesia, Sistel SRL, Audit Accounting Advisory Taxes, Promenade Village Dental, Municipality of Ardon, Poviat Labor Office Zory, W8-Textil, Nippon Ceramics, InterLogic Inc, OMCI SpA, Czech Water Polo Association, Secretaria de Educacion de Veracruz, STORT|Sundsvall AB, M-Power Information Co, INI Investments, MFR Cultivons les Reussites, Melco Capital Pte Ltd, EPK, APTA Special Employment Center, Future Microfinance Association, North Kitsap School District, Ertl Elecktro Feldbach, Branchcore, Calcada Wines, Lake Tahoe Reno, TeamLease, Ecoinside, Julia Evans Accountants Ltd, TAN Global Logistics, Lars Myhre Ostfold AS, Simalga, Valentin Hotels (Spain), Datatrykk, Hospital Jose Agurto Tello de Chosica, Pistolero, QuadMiners (South Korea), The Green Flame Gas Co, Ingonyama Trust Board, Al Tadawi Speciality Hospital, Petroquim Chile, COMELESAALFA Testing Equipment, Eversendai Corporation Berhad, Jiei Co Ltd, TwawezaBestlog, Romar Industrial Co, NSC Co Ltd, Koncise Co Ltd, Sangeetha Mobiles Pvt, We R Family FoundationBR Group, Enem Nostrum Remedies Pvt Ltd, Brihta, Vrata Tech Solutions, Speedmais, Servicios del Valle del Fuerte, Fidelity Pension Managers Limited, EC Department of Human Settlements, National Institute of Ophthalmology, Vascara, Lotus Powergear Pvt Ltd, Lamaica, NONC, Balkrishna Paper Mills Limited, Davis Kitchens, Pioneer Ocean Freight, Ermat Grup, The Center of Association Management (CAMI), RED STAR, International Door Inc, Midkiff, Muncie & Ross PC, THT Bioscience

Frag

Victims claimed: SeaQuest Seafood, Woodbine Hospitality, Superior Technology Inc, Stuwarooji, Statewide Enterprises, QuiltCraft, Rahnama Law, Opulent, Nelson Law Firm, Komoto Healthcare, iTek Services Inc, Moody Homes, Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union, Lake Beverage Corp, Franklin Products, Texas Fifth Wall Roofing Systems, Ellis Glass & Mirror Ltd, Community Management Inc, California Gasket and Rubber Corporation, Aeroworx, Ameriken Die Supply, Southwest Inspection and Testing, Salvi Schostok and Pritchard, Red Credit Solutions, Kontane Logistics, Bunting Capital Management, Andrew Davidson, Source PhotonicsEvasa

RALord

Victims claimed: Centrale Nantes, Tomio Ingeniería S.A., IHARA Defensivos Agricolas, Formosa Chang, Pere Claver Group, Al Hejailan, ARRCO, Bettin Solucoes en Informatica, Agromate Holdings Sdn Bhd, Rawafid Industrial, Bio-Clima Service, Helukabel GmbH, Diallog Telecommunications, Hasbco, Newhotel Software, Municipality of Pisa, Sjerp and Jongeneel

April

May

IMN Group

Victims claimed: Grupo Herradura Occidente, Goodson Tools & Supplies, Denver Employees Retirement Plan, Croatian Mint, Synthesia Technology, Visiting Nurses Association of Kansas City, ABDA Insurance, Repremundo, Asia Pacific Network, One Gold S.R.LJansen Furniture

J Group

Victims claimed: Goalseek Shared Services Pvt Ltd, Laticrete China, Autohaus Mueller, Le & Associates, Administracion Tributary Provincial del Chaco, Rose Kennedy Greenway, Vieiga de Almeida University, Ausfine Foods International, Jean Petit Architects, Ratna Sagar, BR Digital, Bouygues Energies & Services, Immobilia Plc, Dayco Host, NoKota Packers Inc, Venezuelan Paints, Ferretornillos S.A, PSECDiffazur Piscines, Powells Limited, Cyber Infrastructure, Rhodar Ltd, Fecovita, Gimaex International, PPM Recruitment, Automatizacion y Modernizacion Industrial, Bridge Recruitment Services, Southwest Stone Inc, Virtual Projects, Raimore Construction, J.E. Stacey & Co, Azpro GroupFAI Aviation Group, IKAD Engineering Pty Ltd

Mamona

Devman

Victims claimed: SMV Thailand, GMA Network, Doves IT, National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Kenya, Daily News Thailand, TV Goiânia, Premier Meats, Nijar City Council, Government of the State of Colima, DM Barone SpA, Paragon Radiology LLC, Pienaar Brothers, Pest Busters, LanTroVision, Piriou Vietnam, DHL Taiwan, Netstar, Elematec, Takachiho Koheki Co, Solidere, Egyptian Electricity Holding Company, Thailand’s Ministry of Labor, ELIS , Ruff, DTH Travel, Pon Pure Chemicals Group, Ideal Daichi Mukori Co LtdShimao GroupWrapex, PestBusters, Braswell Services, Busaba, Chicago Botanic Garden, R3 Consulting, San Antonio Council on Alcohol and Drug AwarenessProfimetrics, Teeuwissen Rioolreinging Huizen BV, Hameshakem The Restoration, Natural MilkNoble Construction Group, Braswell Services, Forestry Department, Embasy of Bolivia DC, Regional Urology LLC, Pharmacie des Alizes, Family Health WestJunta Local de Conciliacion y Arbitraje de la Ciudad de Mexico, Oxford University Clinical Research Unit, Forest Science and Technology Center of Catalonia, Omnium International, MidContinental Chemical Company Inc, Future-Medical Imaging, Georgia Superior Court Clerks’ Cooperative Authority, Procure Proton TherapyAbdulhadi Hospital, New Horizons Medical, Easterseals Arc of Northeast Indiana, Quezon Power Limited Ltd, DXSBeausejour Consumers Co-op, Axion 50 PlusBeausejour Consumers Co-op, Culinary Jet Concierge, British Holiday & Home Parks Association, Transrocamar, KAVI National Audiovisual Institute, Intonu, Jennings Heating & Cooling Co Inc, SHAR Inc, Clinica Davila

Dire Wolf

Victims claimed: Legal Practice Board of Western Australia, TDM Technical Services, Kiwi86, Wilson International, SMV Thailand, Qualitas Commericialisti Associati, DataPost, IoTechWorld, EPC Group, Yieh United Steel Corporation, Health-Insights, Medifarma, K.M. Packaging Co Ltd, GB Group, Thairung Group, Akribis Systems, Pergamon Status Diş Ticaret AŞ, Anadolu Hastaneleri, Universidad Mayor, UPG Enterprises, Doak Shirreff Lawyers, Inicia, Mitachi Co Ltd, Faria Braga Advogados Associados , Acarlar AS, WL Foods Product, MGI Alliance Singapore PAC, Kingsford Group, HCK Capital GroupAvv Emilio Marco Casali, K Subsea Group, Immigration Advice Service, International Freight and Commerce, Aroeira Salles Advogados, BoltandNut Manufacturing Limited, Dynacast, Taiwan Toyo International Instrument Company, Wine Works Australia, Taiwan Flex Electronics, Purwana GroupMiguel Veiga, Neiva Santos e Associados, Speed Inter Transport Co Ltd, YPC Malaysia, Hyundai Nishat Motor (Private) Limited, Coral, C.A., Transpedrosa S.A., Clemar Consulting and Logistics in International Trade, Meinhardt Group, Electricidad PanamericanaRanger Investigation Guard Co Ltd, Polaris Parks, Sanyang Motor Co Ltd, Adnan Sundra & Low, The Office of Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission, Guan Chong Berhad 

WorldLeaks

Victims claimed: ASC Machine Tools, ASCO Tools, Canadian Rocky Mountains Resorts, Indigo Group, A M King, Sylvania, Jardin De Ville, Zeus Technology, J Kraft, Kel Campbell, Horecamaterialen De Meester, Ant FarmsChain IQ, A&R Engineering, Eastern Platinum, Center for Clinical Research, Brett Robinson, Freedman Healthcare, Agaris, Myrtue Medical Center Hospital, Tech Mahindra, Tiscali SpA, Landscape Hawaii, Dynamic Netsoft, Ongc Petrol Additions, Four Quarters, Proactive Engineering Consultants, DP Systems, Thomas Bennett & Hunter, Dara Pharma, TCI Doors, Dell, Primoris, Able Home Care, The Gisbourne Group, Neway Valve, Prime Beverage Group, Origene, L3harris Technologies, Pyramid Global Hospitality, Washington Prime Group Inc, Mavis Tire Supply, Sapp Bros, KIPP DC, Madison Healthcare Services, Paul Rossi Law Offices, Legend Senior Living, ACRO Automation Systems, City WideChrist Juweliere, Centers Laboratory, UNOde50, Jefferson Enterprises LLC, Platinum Healthcare Staffing, Herman & ChamowThe Wardlaw-Hartridge School, Empresas Maggi, Municipality of North Perth 

June

July

D4rk 4rmy

Victims claimed: University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras Campus, Mafate Business Enterprises, Big Silver, Digitall Evolution, Vinhas E Redenschi Advogados, Loyola University Chicago, Monte-Carlo Societe des Bains de Mer, Big Rock Resort, Dimerco, Mizuha Financial Group, Tsai Capital, Onex Canada Asset Management, Magellan Financial Group, Bridgewater Associates, MMA TransfersVinson & Elkins, The Millennium Group

Payouts King

Victims claimed: Schlemmer, MediaLab 3D Solutions, Gateway Community Services, Arch-Con Corporation, Crenshaw Community Hospital, CR Architecture & Design, Kolbus, Institute of Culinary Education, Belmont Engineered Plastics, EvoluPharm, Bariatrix Nutrition, Rhea Vendors Group SpA, Laboratorios Tecnológicos de Levante, Silent Gliss Italia, Glenwood, Thompson & Hanson, Creditinfo Group, Monterey MushroomsLinxx Global Solutions, Time Equities Inc, Irwin Car & Equipment, Lithographix, Kluber Elektroanlagenbau GmbH, Accord CartonVereinigte Stadtwerke GmbH, Bar Cargolift, Rameder, PUJ Chemirol, Sanko Gosei UK Ltd, SOA People, JJ White, Peugeot Motorcycles, Vision Wheel

Sinobi

Victims claimed: Hana Financial, Built Environment Engineers, Mid West Fabricating Co, KMDI Inc MicroLite, PK Contracting, Main Electric Supply, Dyson Corp, Harmony Electronics Corporation, EDL, Eagan Insurance, Hygrade Components, ECM Consultants, TELACU Education Foundation, One Way Solutions, J.Derenzo Companies, Comprehensive Pain CentersNorwest, Advanced Security Systems, Mediate Management, Trantronics, T&D Engineers, Stewart Home School, Horizon Hydraulics, Mutual Screw & Supply, Burger & Brown Engineering, The Green Labs, Calsoft Systems, GCI Communication Corp, The DM Burr Group, Lynch Marini & Associates, Pittsburgh Gastroenterology Associates, Ocala Lung, Belleville International, Walters Morgan Construction, White Birch Paper, Watsonville Community Hospital, Queens Center for Change, Crane Production System, Dorrell Fabrics, Punctual Abstract, Dance Brothers Inc, Melwood, United Pharma LLCBignault & Carter LLC, Naftali Group, Karat by Lollicup, Drain-All Ltd, Jaraflex Energiesysteme, Integrity Wealth Consulting, Marsee Baking, Laser Automotive Valencia SL, Spectrum Painting NYC, Prince William Ice Center, John Muir Charter Schools, Lugand Aciers, Muller Inc, Judson Center, Immaculate Heart of Mary, American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD), Johnson Regional Medical Center, Law Offices of James Scott Farrin, Rogue Valley Door, Industrial Chemicals Corporation, Tecnomarket Snc, J B Brown & Sons, Termotasajero S.A. E.S.P., St Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, Osland Financial Group, Tibbetts Lumber Co LLC, Lashbrook, Desert Plastering LLC, Bohlsen Restaurant Group, Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch, Right At Home Care LLC, Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), The Catered Affair, MTI America, D. Wilson Construction Co, Sun Fiber LLC, Niess Agriculture, IDB Clinics Group, CMF Inc, Sunbelt Design and Development, Friendly Gus, Zierick Manufacturing, East Jefferson General Hospital, Newmark Healthcare Services, Core Resources Inc (CRI), Hoehner Research & Consulting Group GmbH, D Magazine Partners, McDonald Building Co, Greater Mental Health of New York, MSC-Wireless, Grupo JSA, Tryon Distributing Co, Harmony Outdoor Brands, South Atlanta Medical Clinic, Phoenix Village Dental, Crave Management, Prime Dental Manufacturing Inc, Cohen’s Fashion Optical, Cavalry Consulting, Glawitsch Sutter Rechtsanwalte GmbH, San Diego Automotive Museum, Luis Garraton LLC, Unique DataCenter, Florida Spectrum Environmental Services, CMG Metal Constructions Gresillon, Post Ranch InnCrown Automotive Sales, CapitalPlus Exchange (CapPlus), Seward County, Middlesex Endodontics, Shanghai Hongji Metal Products Co Ltd, H.G. Reynolds Company, LincolnIT, Air Design Systems Inc, Heywood Healthcare, GENROSE Stone & Tile, TFC Poultry LLC, Changepond Technologies, Croft, Workman and Temple Family Homestead Museum, Advanced Dental, Access Search, Libery Gold Fruit, StatMedPlus LLC, ADEPT, Rempe Construction, Kids & Company, Secure Network Solutions IndiaPathMaker Group, Reading Elevator Service, GV Service Inc, Taylor and Carter Family Dentistry, C.C. Johnson & Malhotra P.c. (CCJM), Caldwell & Company Accounting, Jeffrey W Krol & Associates Ltd, Gopher Industrial, Quality Companies, Galesi Group, Sterling Biotech Limited, The Landreau Group, CPS Ltd, James Free Jewelers, The Baker Company, Erie Molded PackagingTrine Access Technology Inc, Power Curbers Companies, Florida Orthopedic Associates, Peaker Services Inc, Shlansky Law Group, Bowman Trailer Leasing, Centurion Security & Investigations, Keycodes Inspection Agency, A. Uzzo & Company, Lanmark Group Inc, Cinema Concepts Studios, Mercury Wire Products, TACK Electronics, Milhench Supply Company, Holiday Tours Inc, Ragland Law Firm LLC, Sattva Group, Network of Biblical Storytellers Canada, FHIABA, L.S. Grim Consulting Engineers, Behr Enterprises, South Shore Tool & Die, JCC San Diego, Heritage Engineering, Optimum Window Mfg Corp, RK CentersTurnamics, RM Medics, North Star Asset Management Inc, Total Air Solutions LLC, Center for Life Resources, Geometrics Inc

BEAST

Victims claimed: 2fORM Architecture, Aseguradora Fortaleza, Winner School District 59-2, De Noordboom, GR Metrology, ADP Architects, ACMARK s.r.o., El Paso Quality Dentistry, Provail, Sanitech Systems, Washington Court House, Windsor Management, Chevalier Machinery Inc, Bruce Campbell Sand & Gravel, JPS Consulting Engineers, Hafina Law FirmEscauto Centro Automotivo, IQgisticsRehabilitative Health Services, Barlows Electrical, Outdoor School, Cain Electric Inc, Colmar Industrial Supplies, Huron Regional Medical Center, Mobal Trucking, Jack’s Lawn Service, Van Hook Dental Studio, BinBaires, Meskan FoundryMedPeds Associates of Sarasota, Valufinder Group IncGarro Fabril, The Methodist Church of South Africa, PerennialDanthi Comunicacao Integrada, Noroaco, Punjab Forensic Science Agency, CallMor, Goldhorse Capital, Outback Pharmacies

BQTLOCK

Victims claimed: USA Military Alumni Networks, eFunda, Bizoneo

August

Black Nevas

Victims claimed: TANI&ABE, CKPower, Payme Ltd, Clearsynth, Quality Data Services Inc, Promosfera SRL, Cosaen Grup, Dragonfly Co Ltd, LEARN, Kinas Solicitor, Chabaa Bangkok, Čili Holdings, SISTRAN Consultores, Cartonajes Bernabeu SACaresoft Global IncT Choithram And Sons LLC, Latcom, Undefasa

PEAR

Victims claimed: Garrison Law Firm, Hankin & Mazel PLLC, Jwiz, U.S. Battery, Kalchschmid GmbH, The Danvers Law Office, The Job Shop, Preferred Homes Realty, Alt Vision, Tas NZ Bay Limited, ThinkBig Health Care Solutions, Twin Oaks Presbyterian Church, Ail Hospitality Group, Bromack Manufacturing, Clarkston First Baptist Church, Brookside Homes, Hamilton Park, Neff Specialities, Ramar & Paradiso PCWest Chester Township, Homsey Law CenterCheyney University of Pennsylvania, Rescue Mission Alliance, Cullen, Haskins, Nicholson & Menchetti, Expert MRI, The Reynolds and Reynolds Company, Tri-Century Eye Care, Dubroff, Easley & Lovell LLPComTec Systems, Phillips Feldman Group, MCBS LLCWestern OrthopaedicsMCBS LLC, VirMediceBrevard Skin and Cancer Center, Navigator Business Solutions, Law Offices of Galine, Frye, Fitting & Frangos LLP, B&G Schneider Treuhand AG, Miami Management, Riddell Law GroupGerson & Schwartz Accident & Injury Lawyers, Law Office of Ronald W Hillberg, Quinn Jay Patent, Poe’s Accounting Services, Medical Center LLPIroquois Memorial Hospital, Gordon Clifford Properties, Angstrom Automotive Group

Warlock

Victims claimed: Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global, Hitachi, Primrose Oil Company, Colt Technology Service Group, Cleary Building Corporation, M.A.G & Associates, Spectrum AnyWhere, Sipecom, BrightWork, Anthem Biosciences Private Limited, ATC Manufacturing, Advion Interchim Scientific, Rougine Pharmaceutical, WY Technology, STARS Alliance LLC, SYSPRO, Orange, Secop, Advanced Computer & Communication SystemsWBA Architecture, PT AIRFAST Indonesia, GMPC, MFFood, OKANChroma ATE Inc, Shipyard Ferus Smit, Jubilee Life Insurance Company Ltd, Service Systems Associates, Webville Networks, ELS Surveying & Mapping, Medkar

Desolator

Victims claimed: Tri Thuc Software Trading, CONSTRUSEÑALES S.A.Level

September

LunaLock

Victims claimed: Artists & ClientsJafica Telecommunications

Obscura

Victims claimed: MeamarGroup, WZV Warndt, Plazadental, HeavenlyDental, The Fixing Company, Rulmaksan Makina, RelationsMedia A/S, Espectral, East Design Architect Sdn Bhd, The City of Michigan, Cape Dara Resort Pattaya, Federal Auto Holdings Berhad, Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLPNew Toyo International HoldingsSTARTEK Engineering, StanleyCo Corporate Services, Ace Forwarding Inc

SECUROTROP

Victims claimed: Controlled Combustion Co, Tiger Communication, Bronze Craft Corporation, Titan Trailer Mfg, SPG Construction, VRE Systems, nuCamp RV, Moser Engineering, Great Lakes Wholesale Group, Fasse ValvesMitrani, Rynor, Adamsky & Toland PAAllardyce Bower Consulting, Structural Component Systems Inc, Mill Bay Marine GroupDelta Coast Consultants, Cadman Power Equipment Ltd, Spartan Carbide Inc

The Gentlemen

Victims claimed: AB Mauri India Pvt, Algorithmica, AMV International Development, Biolap S.A., Ceres, Cervantes, Creminox, Del Campo Supreme, Magasins Dolidol, Flexofast, Halcon Ceramicas Falls, Injectsense Inc, J.V.D.B. & Associates Inc, JIEI CO, JN Aceros, Kandeo Asset Management, Kuwait Portland Cement, French High School of San Salvador, Location Peintures Prestations, Narumi Alloy Manufacturing Co, Ophtazon, Oriental de Seguros, PC Chandra Jewellers, Proplastics Zimbabwe, Recovery Ransomware Indonesia, Heizomat, Shifa Hospital Oman, Sigma Group, Surtel Technologies Pvt Ltd, Venezuela Re, Wharton Independent School District, Santa Rita Clinical LaboratoryInstituto Socio-Economico ComunitarioSV-Büro Ing. Schulz GmbHArmonia Medical EstheticCadisa International, Thai Future Incorporation Public Company LimitedAl-Babtain Power & Telecommunication CoPT Astra Otoparts Tbk, AUSA Soluciones Logisticas, 2GO Group Inc, Corredora de Seguros La Camara, Personal CollectionICET Studios SRL, Madagascar Airlines, PT Pupuk Iskandar Muda, Donacoop, Silverlake AxisSt. Stephen’s International School, DRD Communications & Software Pvt Ltd, United Enterprise Fund, AkroStar, Singapore Construction, NBCAPITAL Joint Stock Company, Kim Dental Co Ltd, AiHealth, Pacific Holdings Group JSC, Colliers, Sansala, EcuaCorriente S.A., TalaricoDevereux, Everbiz Industrial Co LtdSolumekFlavor Producers, Stewart Engenharia, BioNet-Asia, Solus Tecnologia em Sistemas LTDA, AllRush Print and Apparel, HSR Specialist Researchers, Santa Casa de Assis, Usina Sao Jose Do Pinheiro

Yurei

Victims claimed: Midcity Marketing Pvt, The Promise, Noble Corp

RADAR

Victims claimed: RG Electric Company, Inc, RG Dashiell Jr PE Inc, Menten Truck ServiceCompagnie des Guides de Chamonix, EPIA Financial Services, Trucchi’s Supermarket, Volumex Lease, Chek Tan Company LLPCapital Reinforcing, My Florida Case Management Services LLC, MC Inversiones Inmobiliarias, TK Holdings Group, UrbanX, One Agency Eastlakes, Sold Real Estate, Open Eyes Technologies Inc, Alghanim InternationalKingcan Holdings LimitedTuan Le Construction

BlackShrantac

Victims claimed: Klingelnberg Group, Altas Group of CompaniesThe General Directorate of Taxes and EstatesStandard FiberSK Shieldus, Al Ahly Leasing & Factoring Company, Cabinets 2000 LLC, Altas Temizlik, Computer World WLL, Eligibility Tracking Calculations, ApleNet Co, CCI Tax Pros, Cypark Resources Berhad, Tenax Law Group PC, The Matlusky Firm LLCM&BM Inc, Liberty Shoes Ltd, Simsek Inc, Carvimsa, Newgen Digital Works, Multistate Tax Inc, National Superintendency of Labor InspectionRosen Insaat Ve Yatirim Ticaret SA, Badan Pengelola Keuangan HajiVFM Systems & Services, Dem PharmaceuticalsNetstar AustraliaCerro Prieto Agricultural Company Inc

Radiant

Victims claimed: KidoDocuRail, Spijkermat

Arachna

Victims claimed: Kiranakart, Clinical Armstrong Internacional

October

November

December

MS13-089

Victims claimed: Studio DGP Dottori Commercialisti, Virginia Urology

OSIRIS

Victims claimed: The Araneta Group

Conclusion

A total of 52 new ransomware groups emerged in 2025, rapidly making their presence felt as they targeted victims across the globe. This represents a 9% increase compared to 2024, which had previously set a record with 48 newly emerged groups.

March recorded the highest number of first-time victim claims, with ten new ransomware groups appearing during the month, followed closely by September with nine. January was the only month in 2025 in which no new ransomware group activity was observed, underscoring the near-continuous emergence of new threat actors throughout the year.

Newly emerged ransomware groups were responsible for 17% of all undisclosed ransomware attacks in 2025, highlighting the immediate impact newer operators can have despite limited time in operation.

This information has been collated from various online sources.

Last updated 01/01/2026

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