In 2022, the monthly number of ransomware attacks reported worldwide fluctuated greatly, peaking in August 2022. In that month, 769.5 million attacks were detected. Overall, in the first half of the year, companies and individuals worldwide saw fewer ransomware attacks and attempts.
Monthly number of ransomware attacks reported worldwide in 2022
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Fortinet. (February 21, 2023). Monthly number of ransomware attacks reported worldwide in 2022 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1456964/ransomware-volume-worldwide/
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