"Current Ransomware Defensive Efforts Are Not Working"
"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.