Ransomware Rebrands: The Melodrama of Malware and How Businesses Are Giving Them the Cold Shoulder
In the pop-star world of Ransomware-as-a-Service Trends, it’s all about rebranding. Cl0p is the new chart-topper, while BlackCat, the REvil reincarnate, lurks close behind. The good news? Only 29% of businesses are humming their tunes and paying the ransom, a record low. Here’s to cybersecurity’s greatest hits keeping us safe!
Hot Take:
It seems malware is taking a leaf out of the pop star playbook - if you're losing relevance, just rebrand! The Nastiest Malware report from OpenText Cybersecurity is out, and it's like reading the who's who of ransomware rebrands. It's a world where Cl0p is the new Britney and BlackCat is the latest incarnation of REvil. But despite the name changes, it seems businesses aren't falling for the same old tricks - only 29% are paying the ransom, a record low. So here's to you, cybersecurity teams - keep on keeping us safe, no matter what name the bad guys are going by.Already a member? Log in here