Ransomware threats are evolving, leveraging AI for sophisticated phishing and social engineering attacks, adopting “living-off-the-land” techniques to avoid detection, and exploiting legal disclosure regulations to pressure victims. Cybercriminals also use ransomware as a geopolitical weapon, targeting critical sectors like healthcare and public administration. Attack rates and recovery costs are rising significantly, with overall cybersecurity defenses needing to adapt to these complex challenges. Proactive measures, such as vulnerability management and incident response, are essential to counter these threats.
The Current State of Ransomware: Weaponizing Disclosure Rules and More
