Ransomware payments hit a record high in 2023 – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Chainalysis reports that ransomware payments hit a record $1.1B in 2023, marking a “watershed year” that reversed 2022’s decline; ESET’s H2 2023 Threat Report echoes the uptick in ransomware activity. The post notes broader implications and the possible influence of cyber-insurance, directing readers to a video for more details.