As lawmakers mull outlawing poor security, what can they really do to tackle online gangs?

The report provides a 2023 ransomware landscape overview, noting significant law enforcement disruptions (Hive, Qakbot, RagnarLocker, and partial impact on AlphV/BlackCat) and calling for stronger legislative action to curb ransomware, including tighter crypto controls and debate over ransom-payment bans; it emphasizes ongoing risks, the limits of takedowns without arrests, and the need to balance policy effectiveness with the realities faced by critical services.