This paper describes ransomware’s evolution from broad, low-cost attacks to targeted, high-stakes campaigns. It identifies users as the main entry point, exploited through phishing, RDP abuse, and unpatched vulnerabilities. The costs extend beyond ransom payments to downtime, lost revenue, and compliance issues. WatchGuard’s unified platform is presented as a solution, integrating DNS filtering, MFA, patch management, endpoint protection, and behavioral analytics. By correlating network and endpoint telemetry, automating defenses, and reducing complexity, it helps organizations detect, prevent, and respond to ransomware more effectively, supporting resilience and reducing risk.

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