Has Ransomware Turmoil Started Slowing Down for Good?

On the surface, ransomware – malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid – appears to be off to yet another ruthless start in 2023 as one of the leading types of malware. Recent victims of public attacks in North America include industries such as health care, communication, education, and even government offices and municipalities. While this all seems like business-as-usual for ransomware infections, this is not quite the case. Despite increasing ransom demands and the entry of several new ransomware gangs last year, one survey indicates that…