US DHS Steps Up Ransomware Fight
The US Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) has just announced significant achievements in preventing ransomware attacks. According to the latest report:
HSI has prevented 537 ransomware attacks since 2021.
$4.3 billion in cryptocurrency has been recovered from cybercrime activities.
US government agencies are the top targets, accounting for 21% of detected attacks.
Mike Prado, Deputy Assistant Director of the HSI Cybercrime Center, emphasized the agency's proactive strategy in monitoring and preventing cyber threats.
Meanwhile, Chainalysis reports an increasing trend in ransomware attacks:
The average ransom increased from $200,000 (early 2023) to $1.5 million (June 2024).
Record ransom of $75 million in July 2024.
This situation requires close coordination between authorities and high vigilance from all organizations and businesses in the fight against cybercrime.