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New Research: Ransomware Incidents Spike 84% in 2023

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Feed Name: KnowBe4 Blog

Date Published: 2024-02-28

Date Updated: 2026-04-28

Author: Stu Sjouwerman

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The article summarizes NCC Group's 2023 Threat Monitor findings showing a sharp increase in ransomware activity—incidents rose from 2,531 in 2022 to 4,667 in 2023, with every month higher than the prior year and a notable 146% spike against the Software & IT Services sector—urging organizations to prepare with layered defenses and security awareness training.

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