According to DLNews, the TRM report shows that Russian-speaking hackers dominated ransomware crime in 2023, extorting more than $500 million, accounting for nearly 70% of all ransomware encryption proceeds. Major operators include Lockbit and ALPHV/Black Cat, with a total profit of at least $320 million. These gangs often use cryptocurrencies to purchase foreign equipment to support Russia's war. The global hacker superpower is North Korea, which stole nearly $1 billion in cryptocurrency in 2023.