Dark Angels Ransomware Gang Nets Record $75 Million Payout

A Fortune 50 company paid the largest known ransom to the cybercrime group, highlighting the growing threat of targeted ransomware attacks.

Dark Angels received $75 million from a Fortune 50 company in early 2024, the highest known ransom payment to date.
The gang, known for its 'Big Game Hunting' strategy, targets high-value companies and threatens to leak stolen data if ransoms are not paid.
Zscaler ThreatLabz reports an 18% increase in ransomware attacks year-on-year, with manufacturing, healthcare, and technology sectors hardest hit.
The U.S. has seen a 93% rise in ransomware incidents, making it the most targeted country, followed by the U.K.
Experts warn that the success of Dark Angels may inspire copycat attacks, with increasing use of AI and voice cloning in future ransomware strategies.