A Look at the Triple Extortion Ransomware

Ransomware has traditionally concentrated on encryption, but one of the most common recent additions is the exfiltration and threatening disclosure of critical data in a “double extortion” assault. Threat actors, on the other hand, must continually develop new ways to enhance the effect of a successful assault since the financial incentives are so high. One of the most recent methods is known as “triple extortion,” which adds another way to extort money from targets. 

The prospect of stolen data being released online has been a typical point of leverage for criminals seeking further ransom payments in what is known as double extortion. More than 70% of ransomware assaults now include exfiltrate data, demonstrating how quickly this type of attack tactic has become the norm.

Threat actors have lately introduced another layer to ransomware assaults based on this approach. In other words, this latest ransomware advancement means that a ransomware assault no longer stops at the first victim. Ransom demands may now be directed towards a victim’s clients or suppliers under triple extortion. At the same time, other pressure points such as DDoS attacks or direct media leaks are added to the mix. 

The more leverage the perpetrators have in a ransomware assault, the more likely the victim is to pay. If the gang is successful in not just encrypting vital systems but also downloading sensitive data and threatening to leak it, they will have the upper hand and will be able to demand payment if the victim does not have sufficient backup procedures. 

According to Brian Linder, a cybersecurity evangelist at Check Point Software, triple extort

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