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North America accounted for 65% of total global ransomware attacks (574) in February 2025.

PublisherNCC Group
ReportMonthly Threat Pulse – Review of February 2025
Published19 March 2025
TopicsRansomware, North America

Published by NCC Group in Monthly Threat Pulse – Review of February 2025, 19 March 2025. The figure is taken from the report as published; the full methodology is in the source.

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