In 2023, 175 LOCKBIT ransomware attacks in the United States targeted critical infrastructure. ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware was behind 100 cyberattacks, while Akira, the third-most detected ransomware variant, had 95 detections.
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Most common types of ransomware targeting critical infrastructure in the United States in 2023
Characteristic
Number of attacks
LOCKBIT
175
ALPHV/BlackcCat
100
Akira
95
Royal
63
Black Basta
41
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IC3. (March 6, 2024). Most common types of ransomware targeting critical infrastructure in the United States in 2023 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved June 17, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1373290/ransomware-types-critical-infrastructure-us/
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