The problems that ransomware has caused to society have escalated dramatically over the past few years. As a result, the private cybersecurity industry has invested heavily in better defenses, and international law enforcement is actively chasing bad actors and governments are imposing sanctions on ransomware gangs.
Organizations are accelerating their digital transformation as they look to build functionality and resilience for a post-COVID world. This whitepaper shares an overview of today’s state of ransomware and then discusses what could trigger ransomware actors to change their business models.
It concludes by making recommendations on combating ransomware and how to prepare for future changes in the criminal business models of ransomware actors.
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The Replit vibe coding incident gives us a glimpse into why developers are still wary of AI coding assistantsNews Recent vibe coding snafus highlight the risks of AI coding assistants
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AI breaches aren’t just a scare story any more – they’re happening in real lifeNews IBM research shows proper AI access controls are leading to costly data leaks
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75% of UK business leaders are willing to risk criminal penalties to pay ransomsNews A ransom payment ban is a great idea - until you're the one being targeted...
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The Scattered Spider ransomware group is infiltrating Slack and Microsoft Teams to target vulnerable employeesNews The group is using new ransomware variants and new social engineering techniques - including sneaking into corporate teleconferences
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Hackers breached a 158 year old company by guessing an employee password – experts say it’s a ‘pertinent reminder’ of the devastating impact of cyber crimeNews A Panorama documentary exposed hackers' techniques and talked to the teams trying to tackle them
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Nearly half of MSPs admit to having a ransomware kittyNews The firm’s annual MSP report highlights the mounting pressure on MSPs as attackers increasingly leverage the latest AI advancements
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MSPs emerge as key security partners for mid-market enterprisesNews The MSP Customer Insight Report reveals 85% of mid-sized organizations now rely on MSPs for security support
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The ransomware boom shows no signs of letting up – and these groups are causing the most chaosNews Thousands of ransomware cases have already been posted on the dark web this year
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Pressure mounts on MSPs as enterprises flock to managed cybersecurity servicesNews Expected to handle security for clients as well as themselves, MSPs feel they're battling on the front line
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Everything we know about the Ingram Micro cyber attack so farNews A cyber attack on Ingram Micro severely disrupted operations and has been claimed by the SafePay ransomware group.
