Ransomware has become a dominant cyberthreat, evolving from simple malware with small ransom demands to a highly organized criminal industry extorting millions from companies and public institutions. Attacks now occur weekly, targeting both private and government organizations. Modern ransomware groups use sophisticated operating models, combining system disruption, data theft, and extortion to pressure victims into paying. Their tactics may include halting operations or threatening to leak sensitive information. This white paper explores how ransomware has evolved, how attackers operate today, and what strategies organizations can adopt to protect themselves from these increasingly aggressive threats.

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