Countries targeted by ransomware 2022

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Dec 10, 2024
In 2022, the number of ransomware attacks in the United States amounted to around 217.5 million, making it the most targeted country worldwide. The United Kingdom (UK) ranked second, with over 71 million ransomware attacks, while Spain followed, encountering approximately 53 million ransomware cases.

Countries most targeted by ransomware attacks in 2022 (in millions)

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Release date

March 2023

Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

2022

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based on SonicWall Capture Labs characteristics; wider industry metrics may vary

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