back to article With ransomware whales becoming so dominant, would-be challengers ask 'what's the point?'

The number of new ransomware strains in circulation has more than halved over the past 12 months, suggesting there is little need for innovation given the success of the existing tools used by top gangs. Only 43 new ransomware families were observed in 2023, according to Rapid7's research published today, a stark decrease from …

  1. Pascal Monett Silver badge
    WTF?

    "Zero days were especially prevalent"

    Um, am I supposed to understand that they're not anymore ?

    Because I think they still are.

  2. Old Man Ted

    Who are you referring to? The 2 so called good guys or the so called bad-guys Both have Governmental support and backing. Dose one refer east or west? Do we now need a North South axis? Just to complete the equation?

  3. druck Silver badge

    Ban crypto currencies and...

    ...bye bye ransomware affiliate business model.

    It really is as simple as that.

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