2022, like years previous, continues the trend of ransomware being one of the most impactful and prolific threats that public and private sectors face on a daily basis. Events such as the Ukraine/Russia conflict and Conti Ransomware Group Leaks have added some complexities to the cyber landscape, and many have speculated how these events could impact the ransomware world. In this report, we will examine current ransomware trends as the first quarter of 2022 comes to a close. We’ll leverage case studies based on two of the most prevalent ransomware groups of 2022 to determine what impacts international activities, such as the Ukraine/Russia conflict, have on ransomware groups’ ability to cause damage and extort victims through their use of ransomware and leak sites.
Finally, based on our review of the 2022 trends and impacts of external events, we discuss why threat intelligence matters to organizations in all industry verticals, and how leveraging an effective threat intelligence program could be one of the most beneficial additions to your cybersecurity strategy in 2022.
