Ransomware Has Evolved

When it comes to ransomware, what you don’t know will hurt you

Cylance explains...

Today’s ransomware campaigns are very different from what we have seen in the past. On the one hand, ransomware can be easily obtained and used successfully by criminals that have little to no hacking skills, often referred to as Ransomware as a Service (RaaS).

On the other hand, we are seeing ransomware being used for much more than just ransoms. In some cases, we have seen it used as a diversion; first harvesting credentials for later use, and then encrypting the drive to keep IT staff occupied while the attacker covers their tracks and accomplishes even more nefarious objectives.

And more recently, we are seeing highly opportunistic campaigns that encrypt entire networks in an organization and delete host backups prior to encryption, leaving the entire organization held hostage and unable to operate.

Because Cylance^® tools and processes are powered by artificial intelligence, our experts can secure your environment while swiftly identifying a current or recent compromise, all of which results in a preventive security approach. Learn how Cylance can help you prevent ransomware before you become the next headline.

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