Understanding the Roles in the Ransomware-as-a-Service Ecosystem: Who’s Targeting Your Data Security Gaps
Ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) has surged in recent years, becoming a dominant model for deploying ransomware attacks, though many targeted and customized attacks still persist. Active ransomware groups have increased over 50% in the first half of 2024 and they’ve turned ransomware attacks into a lean and streamlined operation, running similarly to a small business, with salaries, performance reviews, and even recruitment referrals utilized to optimize operations.