Unit 42: the number of victims reported by ransomware leak sites grew 49% YoY in 2023, with ~50% in the US, despite authorities taking down some services (Lauren Feiner/The Verge)

Lauren Feiner / The Verge:
Unit 42: the number of victims reported by ransomware leak sites grew 49% YoY in 2023, with ~50% in the US, despite authorities taking down some services  —  2023 was a big year for ransomware groups, even as law enforcement around the world continued to crack down on attackers.