The third quarter (July – September) of 2024 brought transformative shifts to the ransomware landscape, emphasizing its dynamic and continuously evolving nature.
The ransomware threat ecosystem remained highly active in the third quarter, fueled by new groups, rebranding of existing entities, expansion of initial access broker operations, and proliferation of illicitly traded tools. Ransomware operators increasingly demonstrated their ability to pivot in response to disruptions during the third quarter, leveraging technological advancements and strategic realignments to maintain their operations.
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Source: Dragos
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