3,662 ransomware victims were tracked globally by KELA in the first half of 2025. This represents a 54% increase year-over-year (YoY) compared to the first half of 2024, as KELA tracked a total of 5,230 victims in all of 2024.
3,662 ransomware victims were tracked globally by KELA in the first half of 2025. This represents a 54% increase year-over-year (YoY) compared to the first half of 2024, as KELA tracked a total of 5,230 victims in all of 2024. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by KELA in August 2025. It covers topics including Ransomware. The original data appears in 2025 Midyear Threat Report: Evolving Tactics and Emerging Dangers. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.
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3,662 ransomware victims were tracked globally by KELA in the first half of 2025. This represents a 54% increase year-over-year (YoY) compared to the first half of 2024, as KELA tracked a total of 5,230 victims in all of 2024. This data was published by KELA and covers Ransomware.
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This statistic comes from 2025 Midyear Threat Report: Evolving Tactics and Emerging Dangers, published by KELA on August 4, 2025. You can view the original report at https://www.kelacyber.com/resources/research/2025_midyear_threat_report/.
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