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Share of ransomware attacks using VPNs as the point of initial access worldwide in 3d and 4th quarter of 2024
Global share of ransomware attacks initiated through VPNs Q2-Q3 2024
During the third quarter of 2024, 28.6 percent of ransomware attacks worldwide used VPNs as initial access vector. This represents a significant increase compared to 4.8 percent in the second quarter of 2024.
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Corvus Insurance. (November 22, 2024). Share of ransomware attacks using VPNs as the point of initial access worldwide in 3d and 4th quarter of 2024 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 16, 2026, from /statistics/1550563/global-vpn-based-ransomware-attacks/
Corvus Insurance. "Share of ransomware attacks using VPNs as the point of initial access worldwide in 3d and 4th quarter of 2024." Chart. November 22, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 16, 2026. /statistics/1550563/global-vpn-based-ransomware-attacks/
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Corvus Insurance. "Share of Ransomware Attacks Using Vpns as The Point of Initial Access Worldwide in 3d and 4th Quarter of 2024." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 22 Nov 2024, /statistics/1550563/global-vpn-based-ransomware-attacks/
Corvus Insurance, Share of ransomware attacks using VPNs as the point of initial access worldwide in 3d and 4th quarter of 2024 ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1550563/global-vpn-based-ransomware-attacks/ (last visited July 16, 2026)
Share of ransomware attacks using VPNs as the point of initial access worldwide in 3d and 4th quarter of 2024 [Graph], Corvus Insurance, November 22, 2024. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1550563/global-vpn-based-ransomware-attacks/
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