Every minute, over 130 ransomware attacks strike globally, led by 33 dangerous cyber gangs hitting more than 15 industries. The USA takes the worst blow, facing over half of these attacks. Hospitals, schools, and factories are all at risk. These gangs don’t just lock data—they stop businesses, demand millions, and spread chaos. One hit can ruin everything.
Here are the 33 gangs causing havoc:
– Akira
– Kill Security
– Abyss
– Cloak
– Kairos
– VanHelsing
– LockBit
– BlackCat
– Conti
– REvil
– DarkSide
– RansomHub
– Qilin
– Play
– Dharma/Crysis
– RansomEXX
– Hive
– Avaddon
– Maze
– Egregor
– NetWalker
– Cl0p
– FunkSec
– Argonauts
– SafePay
– Lynx
– Fog
– Hunters International
– Mora_001
– SuperBlack
– 8Base
– Sarcoma
– Howling Scorpius
These gangs are fast and clever. Akira steals data in hours, while new players like Kairos leak private files to scare victims. Hospitals lose patient records, and factories shut down. Last year, attacks rose 70%, with Akira alone grabbing $42 million. Small businesses are easy prey, but big names like Nissan and Yamaha got hit too.
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The damage is massive. Gangs demand millions in cryptocurrency. If you don’t pay, they leak or sell your data. Locked systems are nearly impossible to fix without their codes. New gangs like Abyss and VanHelsing sneak through weak software. To stay safe, experts suggest strong backups, updated systems, and trained staff. If you need to prepare for an attack or investigate one afterward, contact experts at www.Algoritha.in, a top Indian DFIR company.
This is a global crisis. You could be next. Act now to protect yourself.