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Ransomware Attacks Reach Peak Levels During December 2025 Holiday Period
December 2025 recorded 727 ransomware attacks, the highest monthly total to date. LockBit was responsible for 96 of those attacks, with healthcare organizations accounting for 45 incidents. Attackers took advantage of reduced staffing levels during the holiday period to conduct their campaigns.
Why it matters: Security teams at healthcare providers and all critical sectors need to strengthen holiday-period defenses and incident response readiness, as attackers are actively targeting predictable staffing gaps.
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ransomware
Ransomware Attacks Reach Peak Levels During December 2025 Holiday Period
December 2025 recorded 727 ransomware attacks, the highest monthly total to date. LockBit was responsible for 96 of those attacks, with healthcare organizations accounting for 45 incidents. Attackers took advantage of reduced staffing levels during the holiday period to conduct their campaigns.
Why it matters: Security teams at healthcare providers and all critical sectors need to strengthen holiday-period defenses and incident response readiness, as attackers are actively targeting predictable staffing gaps.
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- First seen by Cybersecurity Tracker