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Ransomware tracker: The latest figures [August 2023]
The number of ransomware attacks posted on extortion websites shot up to a record high in July, with ransomware gangs publicly claiming more than 15 attacks per day on average. In total there were 484 ransomware attacks in July, compared to 408 the previous month, according to data collected by Recorded Future from extortion sites, government agencies, news reports, hacking forums, and other sources.
