Ransomware Crew Shifts to Pure Data Extortion, Skipping Encryption
Data-Secu Newsroom ·
Exfiltrate-and-extort is cheaper and faster than encrypting fleets, and backups no longer save you.
Why it matters
Organizations that process sensitive data face growing pressure on ransomware and related controls. This story is filed under data-breaches.
Key takeaways
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The risk is concrete, not theoretical
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Controls must be verified continuously, not annually
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Documentation is now part of the control itself
What to do next
Review your exposure and see the background reading for details.