Ransomware Rises Despite Law Enforcement Takedowns

Ransomware activity increased in 2023 compared to 2022, according to Google-owned Mandiant.

This is despite broadscale law enforcement operations against prominent ransomware groups, including ALPHV/BlackCat.

Mandiant shared ransomware research findings in a new report published on June 3, 2024.

The threat intelligence firm observed a 75% increase in posts on ransomware groups’ data leak sites (DLS) in 2023 compared to 2022.

In total, victims on DLS spanned more than 110 countries.