Even hackers are reportedly getting laid off by organized crime groups

• The US government and cybersecurity tools are effectively fighting certain cyberattacks, per the WSJ.
• One hacker group reportedly let go of 45 call-center operators.
•  More countries are targeting payments made to appease ransomware attackers, according to Gartner.

Hackers and others perpetuating ransomware threats seem to be the latest tech industry workers navigating a shaky job market.