The ransomware landscape experienced significant changes in 2024, with cryptocurrency continuing to play a central role in extortion. However, the total volume of ransom payments decreased year-over-year (YoY) by approximately 35%, driven by increased law enforcement actions, improved international collaboration, and a growing refusal by victims to pay. In response, many attackers shifted tactics, with new ransomware strains emerging from rebranded, leaked, or purchased code, reflecting a more a...