Ransomware 2023

In 2023, ransomware intensified , targeting high-profile institutions and critical infrastructure, including hospitals, schools, and government agencies. As a result of these attacks, ransomware reached an unprecedented milestone, surpassing $1 billion in extorted cryptocurrency payments from victims.

Cybersecurity firm Recorded Future reported 538 new ransomware variants in 2023, pointing to the rise of new, independent groups.