AhnLab Cyber Threat Intelligence Report September 2023

This report is a Threat Trend Report on Ransomware for September 2023, detailing statistics on new ransomware samples, targeted systems, and businesses affected by ransomware attacks. The report outlines the objectives and scope, which include monitoring ransomware trends in Korea and other countries. It provides major statistics derived from AhnLab's internal infrastructure, including data sources and collection methods. The report indicates a significant decline in the number of new ransomware samples and affected systems, primarily attributed to a decrease in Magniber samples. Specific statistics are presented regarding the number of new samples discovered, as well as the systems targeted by various ransomware types. The report emphasizes that the data may be subject to change as new evidence is confirmed and encourages caution in interpreting the statistics. Overall, the report serves as a reference for understanding current ransomware trends and the activities of ransomware groups.