Dragos Industrial Ransomware Attack Analysis: Q1 2023

Dragos' Q1 2023 ransomware analysis reports 214 ransomware incidents affecting industrial organizations worldwide, with LockBit 3.0 responsible for the largest share (36%). The report highlights increasing use of zero-day and recently disclosed vulnerabilities (e.g., CVE-2023-0669, OWASSRF against Exchange), significant disruption to OT/industrial operations across manufacturing, food & beverage, and energy sectors, and evolving tactics as groups pressure victims amid declining ransom payments and increased government countermeasures.