Global ransomware attacks decreased by 6% in May.

June 25, 2025

Global ransomware attacks decreased by 6% in May. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by NCC Group in June 2025. It covers topics including Ransomware. The original data appears in NCC Group Monthly Threat Pulse – Review of May 2025 . For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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Global ransomware attacks decreased by 6% in May. This data was published by NCC Group and covers Ransomware.

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This statistic comes from NCC Group Monthly Threat Pulse – Review of May 2025 , published by NCC Group on June 25, 2025. You can view the original report at https://www.nccgroup.com/us/newsroom/ncc-group-monthly-threat-pulse-review-of-may-2025/.

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Global ransomware attacks decreased by 6% in May.

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