Cl0p was the most active threat group in February 2025, responsible for 37% of attacks.

Global levels of ransomware attacks increased month-on-month and year-on-year in February 2025.

83% of all ransomware cases globally took place in North America and Europe in February 2025.

February attacks reached an all-time monthly high of 886.

Europe accounted for 18% of total global ransomware attacks (159) in February 2025.

Consumer Discretionary was the most targeted sector with 278 ransomware attacks in February 2025, accounting for 31% of all attacks.

Asia was the third most attacked place, with 7% of ransomware attacks (64) in February 2025.

Only 29% of security professionals report being very prepared for ransomware attacks.

More than 1 in 3 (38%) of security professionals predict that ransomware will become even more dangerous when powered by AI.

February 2025 was the single worst month in ransomware history based on the total number of claimed victims.

There has been a 264% increase in ransomware attacks on healthcare since 2018.

There was a staggering 126% increase in claimed ransomware victims year-over-year, from 425 victims in February 2024 to 962 in February 2025.

February 2025 saw a total of 962 victims claimed by ransomware groups.

Out of the 962 victims claimed in February 2025, 335 were claimed by the Clop (Cl0p) group.

The number of victims claimed by Clop (Cl0p) saw a 300% jump from the previous month.

In 2023, Trustwave researchers monitored 352 ransomware claims against educational institutions.

In higher education specifically, ransomware attacks were up 70% over 2022.

According to the Malwarebytes report, 43% of all ransomware in education attacks in 2023 targeted higher education and 36% of attacks targeted K-12.

The Highline Public School district has over 2,000 staff members and 17,500 students across 34 schools. All 34 schools were closed due to a ransomware attack.

In 2023, there was a staggering 105% increase in known ransomware attacks against K–12 and higher education, surging from 129 attacks in 2022 to 265 in 2023.