The recent surge in ransomware attacks across Europe is alarming, with approximately 2,100 victims named by threat actors on dedicated leak sites since January 2024. This represents a 13% increase in attacks year-over-year, contributing to Europe being the second most targeted region for ransomware, accounting for nearly 22% of global cases. Affected nations include the UK, Germany, Italy, France, and Spain, predominantly within the manufacturing, professional services, and technology sectors.
Threat actors are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance their attack methods, notably through creating more convincing phishing content. The integration of AI has allowed attackers to automate reconnaissance, allowing them to swiftly identify vulnerable systems; this includes the sophisticated utilization of social engineering techniques such as voice phishing. With tactics improving in speed and effectiveness, campaigns like those executed by SCATTERED SPIDER show the potential for rapid ransomware deployment, raising the stakes for security responses across the continent.
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