February 6, 2024 at 05:22AM
In 2023, over 25 new ransomware gangs emerged, with Akira and 8Base emerging as the most successful. Despite increased law enforcement attention and high competition, these gangs thrived, while many others failed to survive. The full list of new gangs in 2023 and their status was provided. Akira and 8Base are noted as the standout performers of the year.
From the meeting notes, here are the key takeaways:
– In 2023, at least 25 new ransomware gangs emerged, with Akira and 8Base being the most prominent.
– Law enforcement shut down numerous operations in 2023, posing a significant deterrent for this year’s activities.
– There was high competition between the ransomware gangs, resulting in some groups dropping off the scene.
– Five of the 25 newcomers didn’t survive beyond their first year, indicating the difficulties facing ransomware groups.
– Some of the new ransomware groups are connected to pre-existing groups as offshoots or suspected rebrands.
– Out of the 25 new ransomware operations, Akira is considered the fastest-growing and has claimed a number of major attacks.
– Akira and 8Base were noted as standout performers among the 25 new operations last year.
– Several ransomware groups were shuttered by law enforcement in 2023, but the debate around ransomware payments has watered down the significance of these efforts.
Let me know if you need any further information or analysis on these meeting notes.