Welcome to DBD. Cybercrime made global headlines in 2025. Attacks on well-known brands and organizations have raised public awareness of the severity, frequency and impact of cyber attacks. Ransomware attacks are at their highest ever recorded, and 2026 has the potential to be even worse, as cyber criminals continue to extort their victims, with little chance of being brought to justice. On a lighter note, I'd like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year. Thanks again for all your support. Stay safe. :)
Dentons Senior Analyst, Washington D.C.
Welcome to the fourth, and final, quarter of last year's DLR Report, an exclusive presentation of Data-Leaking Ransomware Operator's Global and US Victims that were claimed between 1st October and 31st December 2024.
DBD discovered and researched 1820 Global Ransomware Victims over 116 Countries and Islands, including 925 US Ransomware Victims over 50 States and Districts, claimed by 65 Data-Leaking Ransomware Operators in Q4 2024.
DBD also discovered and researched 15 New Active Ransomware Operators in Q4 2024, further details of which can be found in our PRiSM application.
DBD also discovered and researched 15 New Active Ransomware Operators in Q4 2024, further details of which can be found in our PRiSM application.
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