Surge in Ransomware Attacks Throughout 2025 (infosecurity-magazine.com)

• 30% increase in annual victim count
• Expansion of cybercriminal syndicates
• Systemic threat to critical infrastructure

"Data from Searchlight Cyber reveals a 30% year-over-year increase in ransomware victims during 2025. The proliferation of diverse threat actors continues to pose systemic risks to European digital infrastructure and enterprise operations."