Ransomware, record ransom figure of 1.1 billion dollars in 2023 - Cybersecurity. "Significant reversal compared to the decline of 2022" (ANSA) After a slowdown in 2022, total ransomware payments last year jumped to their highest level ever, $1.1billion.
Criminal organizations, Chainalysis points out, use exchange platforms and even gambling services as laundering machines.. Threat actors continue to adapt to regulatory changes and law enforcement actions, but 2023 saw significant victories in the fight against ransomware.