> Ransomware's Fragmentation Reaches a Breaking Point While LockBit Returns
[DATE: 14/11/2025 10:37]
[LANGUAGE: EN]
Key Takeaways:
85 active ransomware and extortion groups observed in Q3 2025, reflecting the most decentralized ransomware ecosystem to date.
1,590 victims disclosed across 85 leak sites, showing high, sustained activity despite law-enforcement pressure.
14 new ransomware brands launched this quarter, proving how quickly affiliates reconstitute after takedowns.
LockBit’s reappearance with