<p>➀ An estimated $1 billion was extorted by ransomware gangs last year, and projections suggest they could generate $265 billion annually within six years.</p><p>➁ A ransomware attack on a 158-year-old transport company, KNP, resulted in over 700 job losses due to a weak password being exploited.</p><p>➂ The Akira gang, known for sophisticated encryption techniques, attacked KNP but did not specify a ransom amount.</p>