--- title: "Ransomware Attacks Italy 2024 | Aegister" description: Italy among the most targeted countries for ransomware in 2024. Analysis of attack trends, major incidents, and defensive strategies for Italian organizations. canonical: https://www.aegister.com/en/cms/insights/ransomware-attacks-italy-2024/ url: /en/cms/insights/ransomware-attacks-italy-2024/ lang: en --- ![](/static/images/header-contact.webp) # Ransomware 2024: Italy Among the Most Targeted Countries --- ![Ransomware 2024: Italy Among the Most Targeted Countries](/static/images/cms/ransomware-attacks-italy-2024.webp) ## Ransomware 2024: Italy Among the Most Targeted Countries May 08, 2025 [incident response](/en/cms/keyword/incident-response/) [ransomware](/en/cms/keyword/ransomware/) [cyberattacks](/en/cms/keyword/cyberattacks/) [Italy cybersecurity](/en/cms/keyword/italy-cybersecurity/) +3 **Ransomware attacks in Italy have reached alarming levels in 2024**, placing the country among the most targeted worldwide. The latest [report by Italy's National Cybersecurity Agency (ACN)](https://www.acn.gov.it/portale/relazione-annuale/2024/) recorded a 40% increase in cyber incidents, with 1,979 total cases 573 classified as severe. With the [NIS2 compliance deadline](/en/cms/insights/nis2-obligations-italian-organizations-2025) approaching, organizations must be particularly vigilant against these threats. ## Event overview The month of May alone saw 283 attacks **a staggering 148% increase over April** confirming ransomware as a major ongoing threat. No sector is immune, but the healthcare industry has been hit particularly hard, experiencing a **111% rise** in ransomware attacks between 2023 and 2024. Organizations subject to [NIS2 baseline security measures](/en/cms/insights/nis2-basic-measures-acn) must implement robust protection against these attacks. ## What Aegister presented Cybercriminals are evolving their methods, increasingly adopting **ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS)** models, allowing even less experienced actors to launch dangerous attacks. Notorious groups like **LockBit 3.0**, **RansomHub**, and **8Base** have all targeted Italian organizations in recent months. Our [NIS2 compliance guide](/en/cms/insights/aegister-nis-2-guide) provides detailed recommendations for addressing these threats. ## Next steps The ransom cost is not only economic it damages **reputation, trust, and operations**. For many businesses, the aftermath of an attack is far more costly than prevention. Organizations should leverage our [Virtual CISO service](/en/cms/insights/role-of-virtual-ciso) to strengthen their security posture and prepare for NIS2 compliance. **This is a wake-up call for all businesses**: investing in cybersecurity is no longer optional. Proactive measures, up-to-date threat intelligence, staff training, and incident response planning are essential for digital resilience. ## FAQ ### What event is covered in this recap? This article covers Aegister's participation in an international cybersecurity event highlighted in the post. ### Where could visitors meet Aegister during the event? Visitors could meet the team at stand SP64 during the event days. ### How can organizations follow up after the event? Organizations can continue the conversation through Aegister's official channels and published insights. ## Official sources - [Official reference 1](https://www.gisec.ae/) - [Official reference 2](https://www.dwtc.com/en/events) - [Official reference 3](https://www.dwtc.com/en/) - [Official reference 3](https://www.acn.gov.it/portale/relazione-annuale/2024/) ## Operational implications after the event Ransomware 2024: Italy Among the Most Targeted Countries should be used as an operational follow-up reference, not only as an event recap. Organizations evaluating similar initiatives should map discussed themes to internal priorities, decision owners, and next action windows so the event output becomes execution input. - Extract practical control themes and assign review owners in GRC and security teams. - Translate high-level takeaways into measurable implementation tasks and deadlines. - Document stakeholder decisions and preserve evidence of why priorities were selected. - Use recurring checkpoints to validate that post-event actions remain aligned with risk objectives. Publication reference date: 2025-05-08. Keep timeline communication consistent with absolute calendar dates. 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