Global number of RaaS and extortion groups Q1 2021- Q1 2022
In the first quarter of 2022, there were 31 active Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) and extortion groups worldwide. This figure had seen a notable increase compared to the first quarter of 2021, when 19 such groups were identified. These threat actors target different sectors, especially those with a significant amount of data stored and those of critical importance, such as healthcare and manufacturing.