Highest number of active ransomware groups on record

This year marked the highest number of active ransomware groups recorded, with 58 in the second quarter and 57 in the third quarter, showing a slight decline; the top 10 groups accounted for 58.3% of attacks, implying increased competition as law enforcement actions target prominent groups, leading to a more hostile environment where even small errors can have major consequences for enterprise cybersecurity; observations indicate a decline in ransomware attacks, with significant takedowns affecting prominent groups like ALPHV and successful law enforcement operations against groups like LockBit, presenting new opportunities for smaller groups to rise in the landscape. ```

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