Ransomware 3.0: Navigating the Wild West of Cybercrime’s Post-Trust Era
Ransomware is entering a “post-trust ecosystem,” marked by fragmented, mistrustful cybercrime groups and increased law enforcement pressure. Without a dominant leader like LockBit, the landscape is now a chaotic mix of smaller, agile groups. Welcome to the age of Franken-ransomware, where cybercriminals can mix-and-match tools like a digital DIY disaster.
Hot Take:
Ransomware has entered its teenage years—rebellious, unpredictable, and full of angst. The cybercrime world is now like a high school cafeteria where no one trusts anyone, and lock-picking nerds have banded together to form their own little cartels. The post-trust ecosystem is here, and it’s as messy as a soap opera at a hacker convention.
Key Points:
- Cybercrime groups are more fragmented and mistrustful than ever.
- High-profile takedowns have disrupted notorious ransomware gangs.
- Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) is being replaced by smaller, agile groups.
- Ransomware cartels are emerging as a new model.
- Infosecurity Europe 2025 will spotlight these new trends.
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