Ransomware

In-depth analysis of the cyber threat landscape in March 2026, covering exploitation trends, ransomware activity, phishing campaigns, and evolving attacker behavior.

Analysis of the Initial Access Broker ecosystem in 2026, including access monetization, ransomware supply chains, and enterprise compromise patterns.

A structured enterprise guide for containing and isolating ransomware incidents. This SECMONS playbook outlines immediate response priorities, technical containment measures, investigation steps, and executive communication considerations.

Ransomware is a type of malicious software that encrypts data or threatens publication to extort payment from victims. This SECMONS glossary entry explains how ransomware operates, common attack stages, and why modern ransomware campaigns combine encryption with data exfiltration.

Analysis of ransomware trends in 2026, including initial access methods, double extortion tactics, and evolving attacker strategies.

In-depth analysis of ransomware-as-a-service operations, affiliate models, and how RaaS drives large-scale cybercrime in 2026.

Technical profile of the Akira ransomware group, a cybercrime operation responsible for targeted intrusions and ransomware attacks affecting organizations across multiple industries.

Technical profile of the Black Basta ransomware group, a cybercrime operation responsible for ransomware attacks and data extortion campaigns targeting enterprise organizations worldwide.

LockBit is a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) ecosystem responsible for widespread double-extortion campaigns targeting enterprise, government, and critical infrastructure organizations. This profile provides structured analysis of LockBit’s operational model, techniques, and defensive implications.

Technical profile of the Play ransomware group, a cybercrime operation responsible for targeted intrusions and data extortion campaigns affecting organizations across multiple industries.

Technical profile of the Royal ransomware group, a cybercrime operation responsible for targeted intrusions and ransomware attacks against enterprise organizations across multiple industries.

Technical analysis of the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack in which the DarkSide group compromised corporate systems and forced a shutdown of the largest fuel pipeline in the United States.

Technical profile of the BlackCat ransomware group, also known as ALPHV, a cybercrime operation responsible for ransomware attacks and data extortion campaigns targeting organizations worldwide.

Technical profile of the Hive ransomware group, a cybercrime operation responsible for ransomware attacks and data extortion campaigns targeting organizations across multiple industries.

Technical profile of the Conti ransomware group, a cybercrime operation responsible for large-scale ransomware attacks and data extortion campaigns targeting organizations worldwide.

Technical profile of the DarkSide ransomware group, a cybercrime operation known for conducting ransomware and data extortion campaigns against enterprise organizations and critical infrastructure.

An investigative analysis of modern ransomware gangs, explaining how cybercriminal groups organize attacks, monetize breaches, recruit affiliates, and operate large-scale extortion campaigns.

LockBit is a major ransomware operation known for double extortion tactics, large-scale enterprise attacks, and an affiliate-driven ransomware-as-a-service model.

Technical profile of the Cl0p ransomware group, a cybercrime operation responsible for large-scale data extortion campaigns targeting enterprise organizations worldwide.

Double extortion is a ransomware tactic where attackers steal sensitive data before encrypting systems and threaten to publish the information if the ransom is not paid.

Technical profile of the REvil ransomware group, also known as Sodinokibi, a cybercrime operation responsible for ransomware attacks and large-scale data extortion campaigns targeting organizations worldwide.

FIN7 is a financially motivated intrusion group publicly linked to large-scale payment card theft, enterprise compromise campaigns, and later ransomware operations. This SECMONS profile summarizes verified targeting patterns, techniques, and defensive implications.

Ryuk is a targeted ransomware strain publicly associated with high-impact enterprise intrusions, often deployed following credential theft and lateral movement. This SECMONS profile provides structured analysis of Ryuk’s operational patterns, ecosystem relationships, and defensive implications.

Comprehensive guide explaining how ransomware attacks occur, how attackers gain initial access, and the defensive controls organizations can implement to prevent ransomware incidents.