The Secureworks® Threat Intelligence Executive Report (Volume 2022, Number 5) explains that ransomware groups in the Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) ecosystem move rapidly from initial access to encryption to reduce detection time. These cybercriminals rely on trusted, fast techniques under pressure to maximize impact. The report identifies three main RaaS threat actor types: operators who deploy ransomware, affiliates who earn by executing attacks, and developers who create the malware. Understanding these roles helps organizations detect and disrupt ransomware attacks more effectively.

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