Thousands Fall Victim to Ransomware as European Attacks Reach Record Highs - Here's Why They're so at Risk

Thousands fall victim to ransomware as European attacks reach record highs - here's why they're so at risk

European ransomware victims make up nearly 22% of global targets, report claims.

Europe's Ransomware Crisis: Converging Criminal and Nation-State Threats Redefine the Risk Landscape

Editor’s Note: Europe’s ransomware surge signals a sharp escalation in both attack volume and complexity. CrowdStrike’s latest threat intelligence report outlines how criminal and nation-state actors are now operating in parallel—sometimes with overlapping infrastructure—making the region one of the most targeted and tactically complex in the world. This convergence of financially motivated ransomware groups and strategic espionage campaigns is …

CrowdStrike report shows ransomware surging across Europe

European organizations are encountering ransomware at a record pace, according to CrowdStrike’s 2025 European Threat Landscape Report. The new study found that Europe accounted for nearly 22 percent of global ransomware and extortion victims, second only to the US. With attacks taking just 24 hours on average, the report shows a worryingly aggressive and complex threat for businesses and governments across the region. SEE ALSO: Delay responding …

CrowdStrike Warns of Rising Cyber Threats Across Europe in 2025 - HostingJournalist.com

CrowdStrike has published its 2025 European Threat Landscape Report, painting a stark picture of an increasingly aggressive and complex cyber environment across Europe. According to the CrowdStrike report, European organizations accounted for nearly 22 percent of all global ransomware and extortion victims over the past year, placing the continent second only to North America in total incidents.The findings highlight the accelerating speed of at…

Europe’s Ransomware Attacks Surge to Record Highs in 2024

In the heart of Europe’s bustling digital economy, a shadowy threat is escalating at an unprecedented pace. Ransomware attacks have surged to record levels, ensnaring thousands of organizations across the continent and exposing vulnerabilities that cybersecurity experts have long warned about. According to a recent report highlighted in TechRadar, European entities are now more susceptible than ever, with attackers exploiting outdated systems an…