Ransomware Gangs Outsmart Businesses in Web Security – Are You Next?
Research from Black Hat reveals that ransomware actors are outperforming businesses in web app security. Vangelis Stykas, CTO of Atropos, found vulnerabilities in only 3% of ransomware sites compared to 40-50% of business web apps. Time to take notes from the bad guys and secure your systems!
Hot Take:
When even ransomware groups have tighter security than your average enterprise, it’s time to rethink your strategy. Maybe instead of hiring cybersecurity consultants, businesses should consider recruiting from the dark side? Just kidding…or am I?
Key Points:
- Ransomware groups have more secure web applications than many enterprises.
- Only 3% of ransomware sites had vulnerabilities versus 40-50% of business web apps.
- Stykas hacked high-profile ransomware groups like ALPHV/BlackCat, Everest, and Mallox.
- Ransomware gangs are highly motivated to secure their sites due to their criminal activities.
- Efforts to hack back at ransomware groups are time-consuming and often risky.
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