CrowdStrike report exposes sharp rise in European ransomware, cyber espionage

CrowdStrike’s 2025 European Threat Landscape Report reveals a record surge in ransomware attacks, with Europe accounting for 22% of global victims. The UK, Germany, and France rank among the hardest hit as threat groups merge criminal and state-backed tactics. Analysts warn of a shrinking response window, with ransomware deployed within 24 hours, and emerging “Violence-as-a-Service” networks linking digital crime to real-world assaults.