In the first half of 2023, Arete observed several
distinct trends and shifts in the cyber threat landscape.
Leveraging the data collected during each incident
response engagement, we can see the rise and fall of
ransomware variants, notable trends in ransom demands
and payments, industries targeted by ransomware
attacks, and what may be coming next. The threat landscape continues to evolve with the widespread introduction of AI tools, lower barriers of entry into cybercrime, new vulnerabilities, and the
socioeconomic effects of the Russia-Ukraine war.
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