"Ransomware Ecosystem Transformed, New Groups 'Changing the Rules'"

Experts warn that the ransomware ecosystem has changed significantly in 2024, and organizations must adapt their defenses. Bitdefender Technical Solutions Director Martin Zugec calls on the security community to forget what they know about ransomware and learn how new groups are changing the game. According to Zugec, the recent collapse of two leading Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) operators, "LockBit" and "BlackCat," prompted this change. Law enforcement took down LockBit infrastructure in February 2024. BlackCat conducted an exit scam after securing a ransom payment from the US healthcare payment provider Change Healthcare in March. This has created a new RaaS model with affiliates switching operators. This article continues to discuss insights regarding new ransomware groups, changes in ransomware attack tactics, and how to defend against today's ransomware attacks.

Infosecurity Magazine reports "Ransomware Ecosystem Transformed, New Groups 'Changing the Rules'"

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