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Beware. Ransomware. Top Trends of 2021.

In 2021, ransomware attacks continued to be one of the most prominent threats targeting businesses and organizations worldwide. High-profile attacks disrupted operations of companies in various sectors, including critical infrastructure (Colonial Pipeline), food processing (JBS Foods), insurance (CNA) and many more. Following the attacks, pressure of law enforcement on ransomware gangs intensified, though simultaneously these threat actors continue to evolve. They not only become more technologically sophisticated but also extensively leverage the growing cybercrime ecosystem aiming to find new partners, services and tools for their operations.

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Beware. Ransomware. Top Trends of 2021.
Citation
Beware. Ransomware. Top Trends of 2021.
Publisher
KELA Cybercrime Intelligence
Publication Date
4/1/2021

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