Ransomware in First Half of 2025: An Ecosystem in Flux
The first half of 2025 has been a period of disruption and realignment within the ransomware ecosystem. Following years of dominance by a few key players, the landscape has fragmented into a chaotic and highly competitive market defined by new leaders, divergent attack strategies, and a laser focus on high-pressure targets. In total, more than 3,000 ransomware incidents were recorded in the first six months of the year. The overall threat has not diminished; it has become more unpredictable.