Cybersecurity Comedy: How Ramnit Wormed Its Way to a 3000% Surge!
Honeywell’s 2025 Cybersecurity Threat Report reveals a staggering 3,000% spike in Ramnit infections, outpacing other malware in industrial sectors. Once a banking trojan, Ramnit now has a VIP pass to industrial control system credentials. Who knew malware could pivot and rebrand faster than a tech startup?
Hot Take:
Brace yourselves, industrial giants! Ransomware and malware attacks are coming for your operational technology, and they’re not pulling any punches. Honeywell’s latest report is a wake-up call that makes your morning coffee seem like a gentle nudge. It’s time to upgrade from antivirus to full-on cyber armor, because Ramnit and its merry band of malware misfits are on a mission to steal your credentials and maybe even your lunch money.
Key Points:
- Ransomware and malware attacks in the industrial sector have surged, according to Honeywell’s latest report.
- More than half of reported cybersecurity incidents affected operational technology (OT) systems.
- Honeywell’s SMX USB scanning solution detected over 1,800 unique threats in just two quarters.
- The Ramnit malware saw a 3,000% increase in infections in late 2024.
- Ramnit is suspected to be repurposed for stealing industrial control system credentials.
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