Ransomware Rampage: Akira, Qilin, and INC Lead the Cybercharge!
Ransomware surged in Q3 2025, with Akira, Qilin, and INC Ransomware leading the charge. Compromised VPN credentials were the main entry point, making up 48% of breaches. Beazley Security warns businesses to embrace multi-factor authentication and stay vigilant, as zero-day exploits also posed a significant threat to corporate systems.
Hot Take:
Ransomware is like that uninvited guest that refuses to leave, and it seems like only a few of the usual suspects are throwing this never-ending party. If compromised VPN credentials had a fan club, they’d be drowning in membership requests right now. Who knew virtual private networks were such a hot commodity?
Key Points:
- Ransomware attacks surged in Q3 2025, with three groups responsible for 65% of cases.
- Compromised VPN credentials were the most common initial access method, representing 48% of breaches.
- Akira, Qilin, and INC Ransomware were the top perpetrators.
- Zero-day vulnerabilities saw an increase in advisories, highlighting their growing threat.
- Beazley stresses the importance of multi-factor authentication and continuous vulnerability management.
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