Stronger Security Drives Ransomware Groups to Recruit From Within

Researchers report ransomware groups increasingly recruiting insiders at target companies to bypass stronger security, with insider-assisted attacks costing victims millions.

Security researchers have observed an uptick in insider-assisted ransomware attacks as organizations strengthen their defenses. Ransomware groups are reportedly recruiting from within target companies, and malicious insiders also enable other costly threats. No specific victims or campaigns are named in the report.

• Researchers observed an uptick in insider-assisted ransomware attacks as defenses improve.
• Ransomware groups are recruiting insiders within target organizations.
• Malicious insiders also enable other threats costing companies millions of dollars.