CISO Insights: Voices in Cybersecurity

Ransomware Insights: From Simple Extortion to Global Threat


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This episode breaks down the evolution of ransomware over the past two years (December 2022 to November 2024), using a trove of cyber insights reports. Listeners will gain a clear understanding of how ransomware has transformed from basic encryption schemes to sophisticated attacks involving data exfiltration, double extortion, and specialized targeting. The episode explores:
 
Evolving Tactics: The shift from simple encryption to data theft and double extortion, increasing pressure on victims.
 
Expanding Targets: The move beyond traditional targets like healthcare and government to include critical infrastructure, highlighting the growing threat to essential services.
 
Ransomware-as-a-Service: The emergence of this model, lowering the barrier to entry for cybercriminals and contributing to the fragmentation of the ransomware landscape.
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CISO Insights: Voices in CybersecurityBy CISO Marketplace