Key Findings from the ReliaQuest Annual Cyber-Threat Report 2023

ReliaQuest’s Feb 1, 2022–Feb 1, 2023 threat intelligence summary reports a spike in ransomware activity dominated by LockBit (nearly 1,000 victim posts) with AlphV as the next most prolific actor, highlights initial access brokers selling Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) access (about 24% of listings) often targeting U.S. organizations, and identifies construction and transportation as high‑incident sectors while manufacturing appears frequently on data‑leak sites; the report emphasizes securing remote services, improving visibility, and applying compensating controls.