The cybersecurity industry’s highest-profile annual gathering, the RSA Conference, has focused heavily on the ongoing and increasing threat of ransomware. Last year, 68% of all cyberattacks involved ransomware, according to cybersecurity firm Sophos.
The National Security Agency’s director of cybersecurity, Rob Joyce, recently confirmed that Russian hackers are now weaponizing ransomware to target Ukrainian logistics companies and organizations in Western-allied countries.
Ransomware typically begins with file-encrypting malware being installed on an organization’s network, which is then followed by a ransom note displayed on every screen. Hackers demand payment, often in cryptocurrency, to unlock the networks and prevent any data leaks. In recent years, ransomware has affected schools, hospitals, small businesses, and more.
At RSA, conversations have shifted from viewing ransomware as a mere annoyance to a persistent and dangerous threat. A panel on the last day of the conference acted out a hypothetical response to an Iran-backed ransomware attack on US banks in 2025, highlighting the severity of the threat.
The shift in perspective is in response to the increasing sophistication and persistence of ransomware attacks, as well as the fact that cybercriminals have been successful in monetizing their activities. The use of cryptocurrency for payment also makes it more difficult for law enforcement to trac
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