The Secureworks® Threat Intelligence Executive Report (Volume 2022, Number 4) explains that not all ransomware attacks are financially motivated; some government-sponsored threat groups use ransomware for strategic objectives like disruption and espionage. The ransomware ecosystem is dynamic, with variants emerging and disappearing rapidly, often impacting few victims. While most ransomware attacks seek profit, state-backed actors leverage ransomware as part of broader cyber operations aligned with geopolitical goals, complicating defense and response efforts for organizations worldwide.

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