Q2 2025 Ransomware Trends Analysis: Boom and Bust | #Ransomware | #Cybercrime - National Cyber Security Consulting

Q2 2025 ransomware trends analysis: Boom and bust | #ransomware | #cybercrime - National Cyber Security Consulting

"Tumultuous times" would be an accurate summary of Q2 2025 where ransomware threat actors are concerned. Rapid7's internal and publicly-available data analysis reveals a dynamic environment where major players come and go, newer groups work their way up the heavy-hitters ladder, and threat actors jostle for top dog status. Plus, there's law enforcement action thrown in there […] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS feed! The post Q2 2025 ransomw…

Q2 2025 ransomware trends analysis: Boom and bust

Q2 2025 saw a 14.47% drop in active ransomware groups but a 41.18% rise year-on-year, with new alliances and arrests shaking the cybercrime landscape.

Ransomware Retreats—But Don’t Mistake It for Surrender

For the first time in months, defenders can breathe a little easier. Global ransomware attacks fell 43% in Q2 compared to Q1, with a 6% decline in June alone. But beneath the surface of that statistical sigh of relief lies a far more complex battlefield—one where ransomware operators are quietly rearming, rebranding, and realigning for their next wave.According to the latest threat intelligence from NCC Group, the industrial sector remains the m…