Ransomware's Vicious Evolution: From Locks to Blackmail and Beyond
Chemotherapy halted. Surgeries scrapped. Hackers laughing with stolen patient files in hand. Multi-extortion ransomware isn't just locking doors—it's prying them wide open for all to see.
⚡ Key Takeaways
- Multi-extortion ransomware surged with 1,174 attacks in 2025, evolving from encryption to data theft and threats. 𝕏
- Backups fail against exfiltrated data; encryption like D.AMO's renders it useless even if stolen. 𝕏
- AI lowers cybercrime barriers, but proactive defenses like access controls and recovery can counter the tide. 𝕏
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Originally reported by Bleeping Computer
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