Splunk’s white paper, “An Empirically Comparative Analysis of Ransomware Binaries,” addresses the critical need for deeper understanding of ransomware behaviors, particularly encryption speeds. Despite extensive research, many organizations still respond reactively rather than strategically to ransomware attacks. This paper examines ransomware families’ encryption speeds, challenging claims like those from LockBit. By providing empirical data and analysis, Splunk aims to equip security teams with actionable insights to improve detection, response, and mitigation strategies against increasingly sophisticated ransomware threats.

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