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Incident Response & Threat Intelligence

GRIT 2025 Q1 Ransomware & Cyber Threat Report

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Gain a comprehensive understanding of the most impactful ransomware and cyber threats from Q1 2025. Here’s a snapshot of what the data reveals:

  • 2,063 ransomware victims in Q1 2025 – a historic high for a single quarter.
  • 70 active threat groups identified in Q1, a 56% year-over-year increase.
  • 213 victims attributed to Akira in Q1 2025, reflecting a staggering 261% year-over-year increase in activity.
  • 59% of victims were based in the U.S., the highest proportion seen to date.
  • 12,333 vulnerabilities reported in Q1 2025, with a 75% increase in actively exploited flaws compared to Q1 2024 and a 41% overall increase year-over-year.
  • Non-profit attacks doubled (+106%), and education sector incidents rose by 16%, indicating an erosion of respect for areas previously considered off-limits.

Explore critical insights into the behaviors, strategies, and objectives of threat actors, equipping your organization with a deeper understanding of the dynamic cyber threat environment.