"Microsoft: Human-Operated Ransomware Attacks Tripled Over Past Year"

According to Microsoft researchers, human-operated ransomware attacks have increased by more than 200 percent since September 2022, signaling a shift in the cybercrime underground. Unlike automated attacks launched through malicious phishing documents, human-operated attacks typically involve actively exploiting Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) tools that enable hackers to leave behind less evidence. Microsoft warned that the increase in these types of incidents could indicate a rise in ransomware hackers working for multiple gangs to maximize their profits. The researchers discovered that as part of their overall strategy, human-operated attacks often target unmanaged devices, such as those used under "bring your own device" policies, because they typically have fewer security controls and defenses. This article continues to discuss the increase in human-operated ransomware.

The Record reports "Microsoft: Human-Operated Ransomware Attacks Tripled Over Past Year"

Submitted by grigby1