February 2025 experienced the highest number of ransomware attacks ever reported, with 962 victims.The surge in attacks highlights a growing ransomware crisis, with cybercriminals exploiting software vulnerabilities.Clop ransomware group was responsible for 335 attacks, exploiting high-severity vulnerabilities in Cleo file transfer software.Ransomware attackers are now targeting edge network devices and using a two-stage process to maximize impact and evade detection.