Ransomware payments reached record highs in 2024, with victims paying $459.8 million in the first half of the year.Ransomware attacks on healthcare organizations surged, with 264 attacks recorded and average ransom demands exceeding $5.2 million.Supply chain attack affected Starbucks and disrupted their operations, forcing manual scheduling and affecting payroll.Despite law enforcement crackdowns, there was a 30% increase in the number of active ransomware groups in 2024.