Ransomware Payments Reached $1.1B in 2023: Chainalysis

The chart of the day is presented by crypto.com, the leading crypto platform trusted by over 80 million users worldwide. It's time now to take a look at the chart of the day. 2023 was a watershed year for ransomware. That's according to a report by analysis. 2023 saw record breaking payments and a substantial increase in the scope and complexity of attack reversal from the decline we saw in 2022 ransomware payments surpassed the $1 billion mark last year with the data analytics firm saying this is the highest number ever observed. The attacks were carried out by large syndicates, smaller groups and even individuals. Analysis says that data also suggests that there is an increasing number of new players who are attracted by the potential for high profits and low barriers to entry. That's rap for today's chart of the day. I'm Jen Sani and we'll see you next time to unpack more of the data behind top news stories.