Ransomware and Cybersecurity Blog

We look at how organized cybercrime groups are formed and structured and how cybercriminals first connect online through hacking forums and dark web marketplaces, where they build reputations and specialize in roles like penetration testing, malware development, ransomware operations and money laundering. Over time, trusted partnerships and ad hoc "crews" emerge, which can formalize into defined criminal enterprises.

Ransomware gangs often go underground, only to resurface later, more formidable than before. Explore five reasons behind this dormancy, from evading law enforcement to upgrading attack techniques and adapting to market dynamics.

Our ransomware roundup Q1 2024 broke new records with 192 publicly disclosed ransomware attacks, an increase of 48% over 2023.