The near and far future of ransomware business models
Discover how criminals use ransomware as a cyberweapon
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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