The evolution of ransomware threats in 2023 has marked a significant escalation in their sophistication and impact. The 2023 State of Ransomware Report revealed that ransomware attacks have reached an all-time high, with the United States bearing a substantial 43% of these global attacks. Notably, France saw its ransomware attacks nearly double in just five months​​. The year 2023 saw a continuation of the upward trend in ransomware activities that began in 2022, with high-profile attacks targeting major corporations like Toyota and Boeing, exploiting vulnerabilities like Citrix Bleed (CVE-2023-4966)​​​​.