In 2023, ransomware attacks occurred more frequently, targeting high-profile facilities and critical infrastructure such as hospitals and government agencies. Ransomware gangs have received more than $1 billion in cryptocurrency payments from victims. These developments indicate that the cyber threat is expanding and causing more significant consequences.
A rise in ransomware activity was observed in 2023, marked by various attack techniques and the spread of new ransomware varieties. The landscape saw increased frequency, scope, and volume of attacks orchestrated by various threat actors, including syndicates and individual hackers.
