The Rise of Ransomware-as-a-Service: A Growing Threat Landscape

Cybersecurity professionals, buckle up! Ransomware continues to evolve, and a new trend is raising serious concerns: Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS). What is RaaS? Imagine a dark web marketplace where cybercriminals can rent out all the tools they need to launch a ransomware attack. That’s RaaS in a nutshell. It allows anyone with a malicious intent, regardless of technical skill, to become a cyber extortionist. Why is this relevant? RaaS democratizes cybercrime, making it easier for low-level actors to target individuals and businesses....

May 31, 2024 · 2 min · 307 words · Me