Ransomware: A Predictable Response to Market Forces

Lauren Yacono
by Lauren Yacono
on May 30, 2023

Considering that most cybercrime is financially motivated, tactics will evolve that streamline the route from compromise to cashout. Reselling stolen assets is reliable, but it’s far from the only ...

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