Since the first recorded ransomware attack in 1989, threat actors have evolved this approach into a multibillion-dollar business that includes stealing and threatening to publish sensitive data if their demands are not met. Increasing extortion demands prompted Mandiant to label this evolution of ransomware as “multifaceted extortion.”
Multifaceted Extortion:
The Evolution of Ransomware
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1-3 DAYS
5 days global median dwell time of a ransomware attack
1-3 days typical time for attackers to trigger a demand
$40M largest publicly known ransom payment in 2021
Kevin Mandia, CEO of Mandiant, Explains the Characteristics of Multifaceted Extortion
VIDEO
Download our infographic to learn how ransomware has evolved to multifaceted extortion and the success rate of attackers against organizations of all shapes and sizes. Discover key events that redefined these attacks as a national security threat.
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Extortion Attacks
Cited as the #1 cyber security threat in today’s landscape, ransomware attacks have intensified, resulting in a disruptive multibillion-dollar criminal industry. Our latest ebook charters the evolution of ransomware to multifaceted extortion, highlighting critical differences between the two from tactics to consequences, as well as preventative actions your organization should be taking NOW.
Multifaceted Extortion: The Time to Act Is Now
From the Frontlines: Defense Strategies for Multifaceted Extortion
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Jurgen Kutscher, Executive Vice President of Mandiant Services Delivery and Nicholas Bennett, Vice President, Mandiant Consulting share expertise and advice from the frontlines of incident response.
Ransomware Ups Its Game
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Understanding Multifaceted Extortion Attacks And How to Protect Against Them
Watch this webinar to learn:
• Best practices for preventing the deployment
of ransomware and multifaceted extortion attacks
• Use cases that spotlight effective and actionable
techniques to reduce the risk of these attacks
• Insights on the tools, tactics and procedures used
by real-world threat actors as seen on the fronlines
Additional Resources
1 in 7 Ransomware Extortion Attacks Leak Critical Operational Technology Information
Ransomware Protection and Containment Strategies Report
Shining a Light on DARKSIDE Ransomware Operations
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MULTIFACETED EXTORTION
UNDERSTANDING TODAY'S TOP CYBER SECURITY THREAT
Watch this webinar to learn:
• Best practices for preventing the deployment of ransomware and multifaceted extortion
attacks
• Use cases that spotlight effective and
actionable techniques to reduce the risk
of these attacks
• Insights on the tools, tactics and procedures
used by real-world threat actors as seen on
the fronlines
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