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Ransomware’s Next Chapter: How the Criminal Ecosystem Is Changing
Ransomware has shifted from a standalone encryption attack to one component within a larger modular criminal economy, where initial access to target environments has become the primary commodity rather than the malware payload itself.
Why it matters: Organizations and defenders need to recognize that ransomware is no longer the primary threat vector but rather a secondary monetization option within a broader ecosystem; this means threat models must account for initial access brokers and the sale of compromised credentials as distinct business units.
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