Is Ransomware Dying? Don't Break Out The Champagne Just Yet
Security Boulevard, Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025
If you've been tracking ransomware activity over the last few years, you might feel like you're watching a rollercoaster with no brakes.
But if NCC Group's newly released June 2025 Threat Pulse is any indication, we may be hitting a stretch of straight track - at least for now. According to their data, global ransomware attacks have declined for the fourth consecutive month, dropping a substantial 43% in Q2 compared to Q1.
That's a huge drop.
Only 371 attacks were recorded in June, down 6% from May. The Industrials sector continues to bear the brunt, representing 27% of attacks last month, but even there, we're seeing some leveling off. North America, while still the most targeted region, experienced fewer successful attacks than in previous months. So, what's going on here?