"Current Ransomware Defensive Efforts Are Not Working"

Although there have been some positive developments, ransomware attacks continue to have a significant impact, according to SpyCloud. Infostealer infections preceded 22 percent of ransomware incidents for North American and European ransomware victim organizations in 2023, with common infostealers such as Raccoon, Vidar, and Redline increasing the likelihood. SpyCloud's analysis reveals that Raccoon infostealer malware was involved in 76 percent of infections preceding ransomware attacks. Despite altering priorities to address ransomware more effectively, organizations are overlooking infostealer malware, a common precursor to ransomware attacks. This article continues to discuss key findings from SpyCloud's 2023 Ransomware Defense Report.

Help Net Security reports "Current Ransomware Defensive Efforts Are Not Working"