Ransomware attacks have evolved from small-scale annoyances demanding hundreds of dollars to sophisticated operations targeting entire organizations for multi-million-dollar payouts. Understanding this evolution is critical to defending against these escalating threats.

Almost all ransomware attacks originate from email or social engineering, making ransomware an inherently people-centric problem. To effectively combat this threat, organizations must shift their focus to proactive detection and mitigation.

Effectively combating ransomware requires more than just reactive measures—it demands a proactive, layered defense strategy. By integrating threat intelligence, robust security practices, and incident response planning, organizations can reduce the risk and minimize the impact of ransomware attacks.