Ransomware payments hit $1bn in 2023 as cybercrime grows

Ransomware payments hit $1bn in 2023 as cybercrime grows — Report

Ransom demands double to $2m as retailers struggle with hidden security gaps

Ransomware actors got over $1billion in extorted cryptocurrency payments from victims in 2023. These actors, who targeted high-profile institutions and critical infrastructure, including hospitals, schools, and government agencies, exploited file transfer software MOVEit for their operations, a r

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