The 9 largest ransomware attacks in human history

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Anyone can become a victim of ransomware

Here are the 9 most impactful ransomware attacks ever, according to statistics from security news site TechTarget.

1. Colonial Pipeline

Ransomware type: DarkSide RaaS

The culprit: DarkSide

Time: May 7, 2021

Damage: 4.4 million USD

2. Costa Rica

Ransomware type: Conti

The culprit: Conti

Time: April 17, 2022

Damage: 30 million USD/day

3. Impresa

Ransomware type: Lapsus$

The culprit: Lapsus$

Time: January 1, 2022

Losses: Not reported

4. JBS USA

Ransomware type: REvil RaaS

The culprit: Revil

Time: May 30, 2021

Loss: 11 million USD

4. JBS USA

Ransomware type: REvil RaaS

The culprit: Revil

Time: May 30, 2021

Loss: 11 million USD

5. Kronos

Ransomware type: No reports

Culprit: No reports

Date: December 11, 2021

Losses: In addition to the reported ransom, in 2023 Kronos paid $6 million to settle a class action lawsuit from customers who accused the company of not doing enough to protect its systems. mine.

6. Maersk

Ransomware type: NotPetya

Culprit: Unknown

Date: June 27, 2017

Damage: About 300 million USD

7. Swissport

Ransomware type: BlackCat RaaS

The culprit: BlackCat

Time: February 3, 2022

Loss: Disruption of aviation services; No financial data was reported

8. Travelex

Ransomware type: REvil RaaS

The culprit: REvil

Time: December 31, 2019

Damage: 2.3 million USD

9. UK National Health Service

Ransomware type: WannaCry

Culprit: Unknown

Time: May 2017

Damage: 100 million USD

Kareem Winters

Update 02 April 2024

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