Ransomware Attacks in Europe Surge Between 2021 and 2023, ANSSI Data Reveals
A recent report from France’s National Agency for the Security of Information Systems (ANSSI) highlights a sharp rise in significant ransomware attacks across Europe over a three-year period. Published on February 26, 2024, the data compiled by Statista tracks reported cases from 2021 to 2023, underscoring the growing threat landscape for organizations in the region.
The findings reveal a steady increase in high-impact ransomware incidents, with attackers targeting critical infrastructure, businesses, and public institutions. While the exact figures remain undisclosed in the summary, the trend reflects broader global patterns of escalating cyber extortion, driven by sophisticated threat actors and evolving attack vectors.
ANSSI’s data serves as a key reference for cybersecurity professionals, policymakers, and industry leaders assessing the scale of ransomware risks in Europe. The report’s insights contribute to ongoing efforts to strengthen defenses and mitigate the financial and operational disruptions caused by such attacks.
Source: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1398137/europe-major-cases-ransomware-attacks/
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'description': 'A recent report from France’s National Agency for the '
'Security of Information Systems (ANSSI) highlights a sharp '
'rise in significant ransomware attacks across Europe over a '
'three-year period (2021-2023). The data underscores the '
'growing threat landscape for organizations in the region, '
'with attackers targeting critical infrastructure, businesses, '
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'operational disruptions caused by ransomware attacks.',
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