Ransomware – These are the active groups
The world of cybercriminals in ransomware never stands still. Constant change regularly brings new players to the forefront, who stand out due to increasingly sophisticated technologies and tactics. Here is an overview of the most active groups and their targets. The ransomware scene is particularly dynamic, with various groups competing with each other for affiliates (i.e. criminal "subcontractors" who use their extortion tools and services) and the most attractive targets. In March of this year, one of the top groups to date, ALPHV (also known as Blackcat), surprisingly disappeared from the scene after having previously outsold its accomplices by 22...