3 posts tagged with "Ransomware"

At the start of 2025, we predicted it would be a watershed year for cybersecurity. We were wrong—it's been a tsunami. AI-powered attacks jumped from 12% to 73% of all incidents. The first verified quantum decryption happened in May. API breaches cost $19 billion in Q1 alone. And we're only halfway through the year. This comprehensive mid-year review analyzes what exceeded predictions, what surprised us, and most importantly, what's coming next.

The ransomware landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation. What began as simple encryption malware has evolved into sophisticated criminal enterprises operating with the efficiency of Fortune 500 companies. Today's ransomware groups don't just encrypt—they exfiltrate, extort, auction data, and even offer "customer support." This comprehensive analysis reveals the new tactics and provides actionable defense strategies.

On February 21, 2024, the American healthcare system experienced one of its most significant cyber incidents when Change Healthcare, a critical technology backbone processing 15 billion healthcare transactions annually, fell victim to the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group. The attack's ripple effects demonstrated a harsh reality: our critical infrastructure remains dangerously vulnerable to sophisticated cyber threats.