What more can be done to stop ransomware attacks? 

**Executive summary:** Experts at the Mandiant mWISE panel discussed the persistent and lucrative ransomware ecosystem in 2024, noting notable takedowns but emphasizing attackers' adaptability, debates over banning ransom payments versus mandatory reporting, insurers' evolving role in deterrence and recovery, and the critical problem of limited visibility into the true scale and impact of ransomware incidents.