Ransomware is relentless.
Your defense should be too.
The rules of ransomware have changed. It’s no longer just about encrypting data. It's a multi-billion dollar industry running on sophisticated, relentless ecosystem of cybercrime. Groups now favor a quadruple extortion model, combining data theft, public leaks, DDoS attacks, and targeted harassment to amplify pressure.
This is psychological warfare as much as a technical assault. Staying ahead requires a nuanced understanding of the adversary’s playbook.
Seven key actors.
7 thorough profiles.
Our new guide offers thorough insights into the biggest players in the ransomware landscape. We move beyond the headlines to analyze the tactics, techniques, and motivations driving the most prolific groups today.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
The New Playbook:
Understand the shift to Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS), a mature market where powerful tools are packaged and sold, lowering the barrier for a wider net of threat actors.
Actionable Intelligence:
Learn the specific operational impacts and key patterns of each group, from the tools they use, like Cobalt Strike and Mimikatz, to their preferred infiltration methods, such as exploiting VPNs and using phishing campaigns.
Deep-Dive Profiles:
Get detailed intelligence on the seven most dominant ransomware groups, including:
- Black Basta: A stealthy group with ties to Conti and FIN7, known for its layered social engineering and targeting of over 500 organizations.
- RansomHub: A fast-rising RaaS platform that has eclipsed established names by recruiting experienced affiliates and refining its extortion model.
- Ryuk: A formidable force since 2018, capable of deleting shadow copies and encrypting entire network drives to make recovery nearly impossible.
- Akira: A retro-styled menace with deep ties to the infamous Conti group, favoring a double extortion model and responsible for 21% of attacks in Q1 2024.
- Cl0p: A true master of the quadruple extortion model and mass exploitation of zero-day vulnerabilities, shifting to encryption-less attacks focused purely on data theft.
- Lynx: A group that presents a facade of "ethical" hacking while offering affiliates a staggering 80% of profits from attacks on critical infrastructure.
- DragonForce: A hacktivist-turned-ransomware collective known for politicized attacks, combining data leaks with ideological messaging.
A relentless threat demands sharp threat intelligence
The ransomware ecosystem is complex and constantly evolving. Groups rebrand, affiliates shift allegiances, and new tactics emerge. A static approach to security is no longer enough
This guide provides the external facing intelligence you need to safeguard your organization.
Download the complete ebook to explore:
• The full list of actor profiles• Comprehensive data and statistics on attack volumes and market share.
• A curated list of essential ransomware resources.
• Four core areas to focus on for a security-first mindset.