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McAfee Enterprise & FireEye 2022 Threat Predictions

McAfee

After all, it does demand a level of research to “hook” the target into interactions and establishing fake profiles are more work than simply finding an open relay somewhere on the internet. Self-reliant cybercrime groups will shift the balance of power within the RaaS eco-kingdom. Game of Ransomware Thrones. By John Fokker.

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The story of the year: ransomware in the headlines

SecureList

With double extortion, not only do the attackers encrypt data, but they also steal highly sensitive information (personal data of clients and employees, internal documents, intellectual property, etc.) The former target both B2B and B2C, while the latter target primarily the B2C sector. Financial blackmail.