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The most dangerous people on the internet in 2023

Wired · 8m

In 2023, WIRED has compiled a list of the most dangerous individuals, groups, and organizations on the internet. Elon Musk's controversial behavior on social media, including his apology to advertisers and provocative comments, brings into question the future of Twitter. Ransomware attacks resurged, with the Cl0p gang causing widespread damage, and Alphv extracting over $300 million in ransoms. Conflict between Israel and Hamas raised concerns about the digital technologies enabling extremist violence. Sandworm, a Russian military intelligence hacker group, continues its aggressive cyberattacks in Ukraine. China's Volt Typhoon hacker group planted malware in critical US infrastructure. Donald Trump's return to the political spotlight raises concerns about regressive policies. Israel's military actions against Hamas led to major casualties and a blackout of Gaza's communication. Sam Altman's power struggle within OpenAI raises concerns about the consolidation of control. Predatory Sparrow, an Iranian cyberattack group, disabled gas stations in Iran.